The Department of Business and Economics and the Interdisciplinary Centre on Population Dynamics (CPop), SDU, invites applications for a vacant position as assistant professor for a period of three years within the area of demography and health economics, to be filled as soon as possible.

Job description

The position is part-funded by the Danish Research Council. The project is entitled “The White Death, Public Policy and Development” and studies the consequences of public policies targeted at reducing Tuberculosis (TB) prevalence and deaths for mortality and economic development prior to the invention of antibiotics. Using differences-in-differences and triple differences research designs, we propose to investigate different historical policies using data from the US, Denmark, and other European countries.

In addition, the position is two-third funded by the Interdisciplinary Centre on Population Dynamics (CPop). CPop conducts innovative research on changes in survival, longevity, and population aging, including their policy, economic, and cultural implications. The candidate is also expected to contribute to this research.

The successful applicant is expected to have

• scientific qualifications documented through a PhD degree in Economics
• research interest and competences relevant to the position

The successful applicant will be employed at the Department of Business and Economics, SDU and will be affiliated with the Historical Economics and Development Group (HEDG). The research and teaching activities at the department are organized within four groups: Accounting; Finance; Microeconomics, and Econometrics and Economic History. It is the aim of the department to conduct research of the highest international standard documented through:

1. publications in internationally distinguished journals
2. presentations at international conferences
3. dissemination with high visibility and broad social impact

Furthermore, the department emphasizes to offer high-quality research-based teaching using the newest teaching methods to enhance students' learning.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the teaching of courses in Economics and supervision of students at both the BSc and MSc levels.

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting Professor Paul Sharp by telephone + 45 65503249, email: [email protected]

Application, salary, etc.

Appointment to the position requires a PhD or equivalent and will be in accordance with the salary agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.

An application must include:

• Detailed CV
• Certificates/Diplomas (Master and PhD degree)
• Information on teaching experience or other forms of knowledge communication
• Complete list of publications, indicating which publications are most relevant for the position
• Up to 5 of the most relevant publications. Please upload a pdf for each publication, if the publication has been co-authored, co-author statements must be a part of this pdf
  • Please attach the PhD dissertation as a publication, if such exist
  
  

All non-Danish documents must be translated into English.

Assessment of applications will be done under existing Appointment Order for universities.
Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. The committee may request additional information, and if so, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary material.

When the assessment committee has submitted its report, the applicant will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns him/her.

Applications that are incomplete with regard to the above requirements will not be assessed by the committee.

Shortlisting and tests may be used in the assessment process.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background. As part of the overall assessment of the applicant’s qualifications, an interview may be applied.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply online". Uploaded files must be in Adobe PDF (unlocked) Word format.

Read the guideline for the applicants

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