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Postdoctoral Positions in Labour Economics and Applied Microeconomics Norwegian School of Economics in Norway
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Business
Funding
Postdoctoral positions are funded for three years. NHH offers competitive terms depending on competence and length of service, research funds for travel and conference participation, and a bonus system for publications in top international journals (up to NOK 200,000). The position also includes favorable membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund and welfare benefits such as parental leave.
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026
Country
Norway
University
Norwegian School of Economics
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NHH Norwegian School of Economics in Bergen, Norway is inviting applications for two postdoctoral positions in applied microeconomics at the Department of Economics and the FAIR Centre for Experimental Research on Fairness, Inequality and Rationality.
The positions are linked to two research projects. The first, FOUNDATIONS: The Foundations of Labor Productivity, is funded by the European Research Council and focuses on labor-market structures, worker sorting and learning, firm strategy, workplace organization, market power, human capital, and productivity. The second project studies Labor-Market Structures, Working Conditions, and Worker Well-Being, funded by an NFR FRIPRO grant, and examines employer power, worker voice and unions, workplace environment, and broader life outcomes using administrative data, linked survey data, and empirical methods.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in labor economics, public economics, personnel economics, or organizational economics, with excellent empirical, analytical, and technical skills. Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in economics or a closely related business-oriented field. The department emphasizes early-career ambition, methodological rigor, creativity, and a strong motivation to publish in leading international journals.
The appointment is for 3 years and starts on 2027-08-15. NHH offers competitive employment terms, research funds for travel and conferences, and bonus opportunities for publications in top journals. The post also comes with pension and welfare benefits. Interviews are planned remotely from December 2026.
Application is through the EconJobMarket portal. Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, job market paper, research statement, transcripts, and other requested materials. Two references are required, and the deadline is 2026-12-01.
Funding details
Postdoctoral positions are funded for three years. NHH offers competitive terms depending on competence and length of service, research funds for travel and conference participation, and a bonus system for publications in top international journals (up to NOK 200,000). The position also includes favorable membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund and welfare benefits such as parental leave.
What's required
Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a PhD degree in a business-oriented field such as economics or a closely related field from a recognised business school or university. Candidates should have a strong background in applied microeconomics, particularly labor, public, personnel, or organizational economics, and demonstrate excellent empirical, analytical, and technical skills. The department prefers ambitious early-career researchers with methodological rigor, creativity, strong motivation to publish in leading international journals, and international experience and qualifications. Applicants must submit a research statement, CV, certificates with grades, up to five papers, and a complete publication/pipeline list; two reference letters are required.
How to apply
Apply through the EconJobMarket portal by logging in or creating an account, then submitting the required application package online. Include a cover letter, CV, job market paper, research statement, and supporting documents; optional video presentation and additional paper may also be added. Two recommenders are required.
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