Postdoctoral Fellow in Economics

9th April 2026
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The Department of Economics has a vacancy for a 

Postdoctoral Fellow in Economics
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About the position

The Department of Economics is seeking a committed, curious, and ambitious person to work on the recently awarded Norwegian Research Council project EduGAP . This position is as a three-year Postdoctoral Fellow.

The project aims to provide causal evidence on the impact of assessment forms on student choices and outcomes, both during schooling, into higher education, and throughout the life course. The project position will be supervised by Professor Colin Green (Department of Economics ) and Dr. Jon Marius Vaag Iversen (NTNU Samfunnsforskning & Department of Economics ). We are looking for a candidate who wishes to conduct research in applied microeconometrics with a focus on education and labour economics. This project is a collaboration with the University College London and University of Texas-Austin. In addition to providing a range of opportunities to interact with leading international researchers, there will be opportunities to visit these institutions.

We seek an applicant with a PhD in economics. We particularly encourage applicants with a background in applied microeconomics who have a desire to work on policy relevant research in the economics of education.

The Department of Economics aims to conduct research at a high international level, and you will become part of an ambitious and inclusive academic work environment, consisting of 26 academic staff, 700 students and three administrative staff.

Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department of Economics.

Duties of the position

Your tasks as a postdoctoral researcher will be to:

• conduct high quality research connected to the EduGAP project  
• present research at national and international scientific conferences
• prepare papers for submission to international journals and disseminate results to non-academic audiences

There may also be teaching opportunities, including conducting lectures, exam work, developing teaching materials, and supervising students. 

Required selection criteria

In order to be qualified for this position you must have:

• completed a doctoral degree in economics or a closely related field
• good oral and written skills in English

If you are in the final phase of your doctorate and can document that the thesis has been submitted or that the defense date has been confirmed, your application can be considered even if you have not defended. NOTE: Documentation of the obtained doctorate must be presented before you can take up the position.
If you do not already have educational competence that meets the requirements for a position as associate professor in Norway, NTNU will arrange for you to acquire such competence during the employment period. In such cases, you will also be assigned relevant teaching as part of the career-promoting work.

The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions and Regulations concerning the degrees of philosophiae doctor (ph.d.) in artistic development work at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) for general criteria for the position.

Desired criteria

• Experience with using Norwegian or similar register data.
• Skills and experience in applied microeconometrics.
• Good oral and written skills in Norwegian.

Personal characteristics

Working as a Postdoctoral fellow requires that you:

• work independently 
• work structured, set goals and make plans to achieve them 
• engage and contribute constructively with feedback 
• work constructively under pressure or in the face of adversity  
• show curiosity and a strong motivation for the subject 
• analyze data, assess different perspectives and draw well-founded conclusions  
• are flexible and open to adjusting the plan for the project as needed

A good working environment is important to us. We strive for an atmosphere that is friendly, informal, and characterized by collaborative relationships between our employees. We are looking for applicants who:

• actively participate in department activities, such as lunch gatherings and weekly research seminars
• constructively engage in academic discussions with colleagues
   

We offer 

This position offers an exciting academic environment, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through your research. 
As a Postdoctoral Fellow you will receive:

• exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong and international professional environment
• career guidance and support 
• an open and inclusive work environment with committed colleagues
• opportunities to participate in international research conferences and build an international network, including through research visits to partner institutions
• as a public employee, you have favourable benefits as a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK)  
• access to employee benefits and discounts.

Diversity

Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population's collective skills. Our vision is Knowledge for a better world and our values ​​are creative, critical, constructive and respectful . We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals.

We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education.

If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability and cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time.

Salary and conditions

As a Postdoctoral Fellow (code 1352) you are normally paid from gross NOK 633.400,- per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The employment period is 3 years.
The position is conditional on external funding.

As an employee at NTNU, it is important to keep yourself up to date with academic and organizational changes and to adapt to them. 

For the necessary professional and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis.

The appointment is carried out in accordance with the principles of the State Employees Act , and Export control (legislation that regulates the export of knowledge, technology and services). Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, are considered to bein conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to be employed

About the application 

The attachments (including a description of your scientific work) must accompany the application as these documents form the basis of the application assessment. The documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Please note: the application will only be assessed on the basis of the information we have received by the application deadline. Therefore, make sure that your application clearly shows how your skills and experience meet the criteria described above. The application and all attachments must be sent electronically via Jobbnorge.no. 

The application must include:

• A cover letter explaining your motivation for the position and research profile
• Transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor's-, Master's- and PhD degrees. If you have not yet completed your PhD, you must provide confirmation on your estimated date for the doctoral dissertation, or confirmation that your PhD thesis has been submitted. Documentation of a completed doctoral degree must be presented before taking up the position
• CV, diplomas and certificates 
• A copy of the doctoral thesis. If you are close to submitting, you can attach a draft of the thesis  
• Research plan
• Academic works - published or unpublished (up to 3 items)
• Possible recommendation letters 
• Names and contact information of three relevant referees
   

If all or parts of your education has been taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education. Description of the documentation requiredcan be found here . If you already have a statement from Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) , please attach this as well.
Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief description of your participation.

When assessing the best qualified, we emphasize necessary qualifications such as education, experience and personal suitability. Motivation for the position, ambitions, and potential for research will also count when assessing the candidates.

NTNU recognizes a wide range of academic contributions and is committed to follow evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment DORA and the obligations in CoARA (responsible assessment of research and recognition of a greater breadth of academic contributions in accordance with NTNU's social mission).

General information 

A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you wish to be exempt from entry on the public list of applicants, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation . You will be notified if the exemption is not granted.

If you think this position looks interesting, in line with your qualifications and you are ready to take the next step in your academic journey, we encourage you to apply!

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Colin Green, colin.green@ntnu.no . If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR adviser Randi Holvik, email: randi.holvik@ntnu.no .

Application deadline: 09.04.2026

For practical information about working at NTNU, please visit this webpage. 
 

The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the tech capital of Norway with a population of 200,000.The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality. 

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Deadline

9th April 2026

Employer

NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Municipality

Trondheim

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

Duration

Fixed Term

Place of service
Klæbuveien 72, 7030 Trondheim

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