Assistant Professor in Applied Microeconomics, especially labor/development

The Department of Economics at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, will recruit two Assistant Professors in Economics. These are six-year tenure track positions, with a mid-term review after three years. The expected start date is September 2025. Each position will be advertised separately.

This ad is for the Applied Microeconomics position, which will emphasize candidates in labor and development economics. The labor and development groups in Gothenburg include researchers with a wide range of research interests, including health, historical economics, education, crime, and family economics.

Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a Ph.D. in Economics. Research potential will be the key selection criterion, and the successful candidate is expected to carry out research suitable for publication in highly ranked economics journals.

The teaching load is minimal; English is the primary teaching language.
Applications including cover letter, CV, job market paper, research statement and three letters of recommendation should be submitted through http://www.econjobmarket.org Applications must be received by November 22, 2024. The department encourages diversity, and we welcome qualified economists of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

We will interview for these positions virtually at the European Job Market for Economists December 16 to December 19, 2024. More information about this position can be obtained from Andreea Mitrut, email: [email protected]

Gothenburg is a city of approximately 500,000 inhabitants, located on the west coast of Sweden. The city is highly rated for its quality of living, and the university is located right in its center. For more information on the Department of Economics, please visit https://www.gu.se/en/school-business-economics-law/economics/.