Assistant Professor of Economics (University of Amsterdam)

Job qualifications Applicants must have, or be close to obtaining, a PhD degree in Economics. We seek candidates with a high potential for creative and independent research, ideally in the fields of mathematical economics, behavioural and experimental economics and/or economic dynamics. Affinity with empirical research is appreciated. Candidates should have the willingness to collaborate and interact with members of the team. The candidate should have the ability to teach courses in microeconomics, mathematical economics and mathematics to undergraduate and graduate students, and the ability to communicate research in seminars, conferences and in the classroom. Ability to (eventually) teach in Dutch is a strong plus. Our offer Assistant Professor appointments are 6-year tenure-track positions, with a tenure decision based on proven excellence in research and teaching. The ASE offers competitive European salaries. The gross monthly salary during the first three years as Assistant Professor will typically be, depending on experience and potential, between €5,278 and €6,148 (salary scale 11) + 16.3% holiday and end-year payments. This is based on 38 hours per week and in accordance with the salary scales and the collective labor agreement regulating employment conditions at Dutch universities. Researchers from outside the Netherlands can apply for a temporary tax reduction. The University of Amsterdam (UvA) offers a very attractive pension scheme. The teaching load is moderate. We also offer assistance in finding accommodation and career support for partners. More information about working at the UvA can be found here. About the organisation The University of Amsterdam is a top 100 university in the THE and QS rankings. It offers an inspiring, collaborative and international research environment right in the heart of Amsterdam. The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritise diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity. The Amsterdam School of Economics is among the top economics research institutes in Europe. The School has a strong focus on producing outstanding research and world-class teaching, and is highly active in international academic networks. Its researchers actively participate in the teaching and research activities of the Tinbergen Institute, the graduate school of the ASE. The ASE is known for its ambitious and supportive culture with ample opportunity for personal development in an attractive international work environment. Job application Interested candidates are invited to apply via EconJobMarket.org. Applicants should provide their CV, two reference letters, a research paper, information about their teaching experience, and a cover letter describing their research and teaching interests. Interviews will be conducted at the European Job Market for Economists in December 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to present one of their papers at a job seminar. For further information and questions please contact Professor Jan Tuinstra (j.tuinstra@uva.nl), head of the section Quantitative Economics. The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Job qualifications

Applicants must have, or be close to obtaining, a PhD degree in Economics. We seek candidates with a high potential for creative and independent research, ideally in the fields of mathematical economics, behavioural and experimental economics and/or economic dynamics. Affinity with empirical research is appreciated. Candidates should have the willingness to collaborate and interact with members of the team. The candidate should have the ability to teach courses in microeconomics, mathematical economics and mathematics to undergraduate and graduate students, and the ability to communicate research in seminars, conferences and in the classroom. Ability to (eventually) teach in Dutch is a strong plus.

Our offer

Assistant Professor appointments are 6-year tenure-track positions, with a tenure decision based on proven excellence in research and teaching. The ASE offers competitive European salaries. The gross monthly salary during the first three years as Assistant Professor will typically be, depending on experience and potential, between €5,278 and €6,148 (salary scale 11) + 16.3% holiday and end-year payments. This is based on 38 hours per week and in accordance with the salary scales and the collective labor agreement regulating employment conditions at Dutch universities. Researchers from outside the Netherlands can apply for a temporary tax reduction. The University of Amsterdam (UvA) offers a very attractive pension scheme. The teaching load is moderate. We also offer assistance in finding accommodation and career support for partners. More information about working at the UvA can be found here.

About the organisation

The University of Amsterdam is a top 100 university in the THE and QS rankings. It offers an inspiring, collaborative and international research environment right in the heart of Amsterdam. The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritise diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.

The Amsterdam School of Economics is among the top economics research institutes in Europe. The School has a strong focus on producing outstanding research and world-class teaching, and is highly active in international academic networks. Its researchers actively participate in the teaching and research activities of the Tinbergen Institute, the graduate school of the ASE. The ASE is known for its ambitious and supportive culture with ample opportunity for personal development in an attractive international work environment.

Job application

Interested candidates are invited to apply via EconJobMarket.org. Applicants should provide their CV, two reference letters, a research paper, information about their teaching experience, and a cover letter describing their research and teaching interests. Interviews will be conducted at the European Job Market for Economists in December 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to present one of their papers at a job seminar. For further information and questions please contact Professor Jan Tuinstra (j.tuinstra@uva.nl), head of the section Quantitative Economics.

The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.

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