JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists) Assistant Professor Position in Macroeconomics JOE ID Number: 2024-02_********
Date Posted: 09/23/2024
Position Title/Short DescriptionTitle: Assistant Professor Position in Macroeconomics
Section: International: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Lisboa, Lisboa, PORTUGAL
JEL Classification: E0 -- General
Keywords: Macroeconomics, Economics
Full Text of JOE Listing:Católica-Lisbon School of Business & Economics invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Macroeconomics, to start, preferably, September 1st, 2025. We are looking for applicants with strong research potential (or track record) of top publications in Macroeconomics and the ability to teach effectively. Candidates must be able to communicate clearly both orally and in writing. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applications must be submitted by November 24th, 2024.
Research EnvironmentCatólica-Lisbon provides a vibrant research environment. The core research faculty consists of a diverse group of more than 40 members, with doctorates from top North American (including MIT, Chicago, Columbia, or Stanford) and top European (including INSEAD, LBS, Ecole Polytechnique, and Tilburg) programs.
In periodic assessments conducted by the Portuguese Science and Technology Foundation's panels of international experts, the Católica-Lisbon research unit (CUBE) has consistently received the highest grade of Excellent. Faculty in Economics have published in journals such as the American Economic Review, Journal of Political Economy, Journal of Economic Theory, Journal of Monetary Economics, Journal of Econometrics, Journal of International Economics, European Economic Review, Journal of Public Economics, Review of Economic Studies, and Review of Economics and Statistics.
In 2020, PROSPER, a research center focused on economic policy evaluation, was established and it was awarded several research grants in international competitions. The center collaborates closely with the Economics faculty.
Living in LisbonLisbon has recently been ranked the safest capital city in Europe. It is a thriving cultural hub with a vibrant restaurant scene, diverse artistic activities and sporting events, good public transportation, a public healthcare system, historic architecture, among the best weather in Europe, and easy access to world-class beaches.
Position RequirementsApplicants should have earned a PhD in Economics from a recognized school by the date of the appointment and must demonstrate the potential to publish in top economics journals. Salary is competitive, and funding for research-related activities, including travel to international conferences, is provided. In addition, faculty are encouraged to apply for research funding from the Portuguese Science Foundation and from European funding agencies. Tenure-track faculty are expected to teach the equivalent of 3 courses per year, in English.
Application ProcedureApplicants should send via the JOE system a cover letter highlighting their ability to meet the position qualifications and highlighting relevant aspects for (a) research, (b) teaching interests, and (c) their specific interest in Católica-Lisbon and Portugal. This latter item is crucial for a potential successful follow-up on the application. In addition, they should send the job market paper, an updated CV, and at least three reference letters. The application deadline is November 24th, 2024. We will interview applicants via Zoom in mid-December. Selected applicants will be invited for a campus visit in January after the ASSA meetings.
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