Assistant Professor in Economics

The Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Economics. The position is embedded in the Applied Economics section.

Wat ga je doen?

The Applied Economics section brings together researchers working in a large variety of areas of applied economics (e.g. public economics, behavioral economics, health economics, economics of crime, regional/urban economics, development economics, labour economics, economics of education, and other applied fields) with researchers working on the history, methodology, and/or philosophy of economics. Research and teaching in the section is typically empirical, policy-oriented, and sometimes multidisciplinary.

We welcome candidates from any field of applied economics. The position involves teaching in areas where economics is itself the object of study. These areas include the history of economics, economic history, philosophy of economics, and economic/econometric methodology, such as for example the courses “Contemporary Economics in Historical Perspectives” or “Ethical and Historical Reflections”. Candidates should explain in their cover letter how their research connects to these teaching areas.

The position includes 60% teaching time (including 5% governance), and 40% research time.

The candidate’s responsibilities will include:

• conducting high-quality research in economics or a closely related field;
• teaching undergraduate and graduate courses within U.S.E.;
• contributing to courses at U.S.E. in which economics is reflected upon (e.g. history of economic thought, philosophy of economics, economic methodology, or related themes) but also teach at the Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) programme to which U.S.E. contributes;
• engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration within Utrecht University, for example with the Descartes Centre for the History and Philosophy of the Sciences and the Humanities, a university-wide center that promotes critical reflection on academic disciplines, methods, and the role of knowledge in society.

Wat breng je mee?

The successful candidate is expected to:

• hold a PhD, or be close to finishing their degree, in economics or another field related to the position;
• have a potential for excellence in research, targeting publications in top international peer-reviewed journals;
• be able to inspire students from undergraduate to graduate levels, and prior teaching experience is a plus;
• have excellent communication and management skills;
• have an excellent command of spoken and written English.

Utrecht School of Economics offers Master programs in English and bachelor programs in both English and Dutch. A good command of English is essential. Knowledge of Dutch is an asset. We expect the candidate to learn Dutch and offer support.

Wat bieden wij?

We offer:

• a position (0.8-1.0 FTE) for 12 months. After a positive evaluation the position will be made permanent;

• a full-time monthly gross salary between €4925,- and €6682,- in scale 11 of the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities (CAO);
• 8% holiday bonus and 8.3% end-of-year bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible employment conditions based on the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities.

In addition to the employment conditions from the CAO for Dutch Universities, Utrecht University has a number of its own arrangements. These include agreements on professional development, leave arrangements, sports and cultural schemes and you get discounts on software and other IT products. We also give you the opportunity to expand your terms of employment through the Employment Conditions Selection Model. This is how we encourage you to grow.

Over ons

The candidate will become a member of the Applied Economics Section at the Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.). The Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E) is part of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance at Utrecht University. U.S.E. aims to contribute to an economy where people flourish by taking a broad view on welfare and its causes. We aspire to be an internationally renowned school of economics with scientifically rigorous and socially relevant research and education. We enrich economics with other disciplines to better solve problems and identify opportunities, from a business as well as government perspective.

The Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance is a faculty at the heart of society, with a strong focus on social issues. Our subjects of Law, Economics and Governance give us a strong mix of academic disciplines that complement and enhance each other. This is a unique combination and a mark of our faculty's strength.