Postdoc in Economics

Mälardalen University (MDU) is the youngest university in Sweden. In line with our vision, to be a progressive and collaborative University where we shape a sustainable future together, we wish to make a difference.

Do you want to be involved and contribute to our development?

Together, we can create a sustainable future through knowledge and innovation. We believe that knowledge and new perspectives are best attained and reached together in collaboration with others – our colleagues, students, the private and public sectors, both nationally and internationally.

At the school of Business, Society and Engineering, our students study for, among other things, university and civil engineers, political scientists and economists. With us, the research focuses are industrial economics and organization and the energy of the future. Our work takes place in collaboration and in strategic agreements with companies, organizations and authorities in the region.

Employment: Temporary employment: 2 years Scope: Full time Number of positions: 1 Closing date for application: 2025-01-31 Campus location: Västerås School: School of Business, Society and Engineering, (EST)

The purpose of the position is to provide an early opportunity to develop as a researcher and to create the conditions for further acquisitions of qualifications after completing the doctoral degree independently and in collaboration with others.

The appointed postdoctoral fellow will primarily conduct research in environmental and energy economics in collaboration with the economics research group and other colleagues at the school. This research may build on work carried out in the applicant's doctoral dissertation.

Additionally, the postdoctoral fellow will contribute to teaching in economics courses as a complementary resource. Teaching responsibilities will not exceed 20% of the full-time position.

The applicant is required to have a PhD degree in Economics.

The applicant must have completed the degree no more than three years before the end of the application period. You have not previously held a position as a postdoctoral researcher in the same or related subject area at MDU that exceeds one year.

The candidate should demonstrate:

Selection will be based on the quality and relevance of the candidate's scientific work in relation to the advertised position.

Additional merits include:

Knowledge of, or an interest in, the Swedish language is considered advantageous.

In an overall assessment of suitability, emphasis is also placed on personal abilities. All employees at MDU are expected to cooperate and treat colleagues and students with respect, take responsibility for the organisation and their own work duties and contribute to a positive work environment.

The successful candidate is expected to be:

We value the qualities that an even distribution of age and gender, as well as ethnic and cultural diversity, can contribute to the organization.

Application is made online. Make your application by clicking the "Apply" button below.

The scientific publications that you do not have in digital form are to be sent by post to:

Mälardalen University Division of Human Resources Ref.no: 2024/2987 Box 883 721 23 Västerås

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and will reach the University no later than closing date for application.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Union representatives:

Saco-S [email protected] Susanne Meijer ST-OFR/S, tel: 021-10 14 89

We decline all contact with recruiters and salespersons of advertisements. We have made our strategic choices for this recruitment.

We decline all contact with recruiters and salespersons of advertisements. We have made our strategic choices for this recruitment.

Aija Voitkane

Head of Division

021-10 16 99

[email protected]

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