The Department of Economics at the University of Turku opens a Post-Doctoral Researcher position in Economics for a fixed term of 24 months, starting in the autumn of 2013 (exact starting date negotiable).
The successful applicant will have previous experience of independent research in the field of economics, and preferably already has some good quality publications. Preference will be given to candidates whose research interests are linked to the research areas of faculty members at the Department of Economics. Please visit the Department’s webpages (http://www.utu.fi/en/units/tse/units/department-economics/research/Pages/home.aspx) for further information on research conducted at the Department.
We offer a pleasant working environment, good resources and an opportunity to concentrate on high quality research. The position may contain some teaching, subject to separate agreement with the applicant. It is possible that the position will be continued after the 24 months’ fixed term.
The salary is based on the salary system of Finnish universities, and it consists of a task-specific salary component and a personal performance salary component. The task-specific salary component of a post-doctoral researcher is at level 5–7 (2820,64-3799,56€/month). The component based on personal performance adds a maximum of 46,3 % to this salary.
For further information, please contact professor Kaisa Kotakorpi by e-mail: kaisa.kotakorpi(a)utu.fi or by telephone: +358 50 327 203
The application should contain the applicant’s CV, list of publications and other documents showing the applicant’s qualifications and eligibility for the position.
Applications should be addressed to professor Kaisa Kotakorpi and must arrive to the Records Office (asiakirjapiste) of the Turku School of Economics by mail or email no later than on Monday 7th October at 3.45 pm Finnish time. The postal address is: Records Office (asiakirjapiste) of the Turku School of Economics, FI-20014 TURUN YLIOPISTO, FINLAND (visiting address: Turku School of Economics, Rehtorinpellonkatu 3, Turku, 2nd floor). Applications by email can be sent to: tse-asiakirjat@utu.fi. The application documents will not be returned.