Associate Professor of Economics

The position is a permanent, full-time position, available from 1 May 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Introduction
Situated in the heart of Copenhagen, the Department of Economics is one of the leading economics departments in Europe and offers courses at all levels. The department has a strong international research profile and a vibrant and dynamic research and teaching environment. Read more about the department here: Department of Economics, University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen

The associate professor is expected to contribute actively to advancing the research and teaching environment.

Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the post include contributing to the scholarship and intellectual life of the University of Copenhagen by conducting world-class research and teaching. An associate professor also has administrative responsibilities and is expected to develop the field in synergy with other fields and exercise academic leadership.

General duties attached to the position of Associate Professor in Environmental and Climate Economics are:

• Research within the field of Environmental and Climate Economics.
• Teaching, supervision, and examination of undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• Administrative tasks.
• Knowledge sharing with the rest of society.
• Research and teaching management.
• Raising external research grants.

Your Competencies and Opportunities
Applicants for the position are expected to have significant experience in teaching Environmental and Climate Economics as well as experience with knowledge sharing with the rest of society. Experience with the construction of computable general equilibrium environmental-economic models will be an advantage.

To qualify for an associate professor position at the University of Copenhagen, you must meet the University’s academic merit criteria for research, teaching, societal impact, organizational contribution, external funding, and leadership. You can read more about the criteria here: Criteria for recognising merit – University of Copenhagen.
Specific criteria for associate professors are here:  5b_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Associate_professors.pdf

Further information on qualification requirements as an associate professor in Denmark can be found  here: Ministerial_Order_no._1443_of_11_December_2019_on_Job_Structure_for_Academic_Staff_at_Universities.pdf

The Faculty of the Social Sciences
The Department of Economics is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences. The faculty strives to do research at the highest international level, offer excellent education, and put knowledge into action by:

• Engaging partners in co-creating knowledge, learning, and social change.
• Empowering our students to become reflective and responsible citizens with the vision, knowledge, and competencies to improve society.
• Energizing global, European, and Danish communities of knowledge by innovating research methodologies and by research findings with impact. 

For more information on the faculty strategy, see https://socialsciences.ku.dk/faculty/strategy/

The position

• The terms of appointment and salary are in accordance with the agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne).
• The salary is DKK 44.911 monthly + a 17.1 % contribution to the pension scheme. It is possible to negotiate salary supplements on an annual basis. 
• The position is permanent; therefore, we strongly encourage you to acquire the proficiency in Danish required to teach and interact with colleagues in 3-6 years. The Department will pay for the necessary language training.

An Equal Opportunity Workplace
The University of Copenhagen is committed to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive working environment. It encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality, ethnicity, etc. For more on the diverse workplace environment at the University and the University’s participation in the HRS4R HR Excellence in Research, see HR Excellence in Research – University of Copenhagen

International applicant?
The University of Copenhagen offers various services for international researchers and accompanying families, including support before and during your relocation and career counseling to expat partners. Please find more information about these services, as well as information on entering and working in Denmark, here: For international researchers at the University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen

Contact information
Information about the recruitment process is available from HR, e-mail: hrsc@hrsc.ku.dk, please refer to ID number: 211-0657/24-2E #1

Additional information about the position can be obtained from the Head of Department Henrik Hansen, e-mail: henrik.hansen@econ.ku.dk, phone +45 35324405

Further information on the recruitment process can be found here: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

How to Apply
Submit a complete application using our online portal. Click on the “Apply now” icon at the bottom of the page to apply.

Your application must be written in English and include the following documents:

• Motivated application
• Curriculum vitae
• Certificates and Diplomas
• Publications. The six most important publications, of which at least three must have been published within the five years immediately preceding the deadline for application. The publications selected must be uploaded as attachments and named from 1 to 6.
• Publication list. A complete list of all publications with clearly marked publication dates. The uploaded publications must be marked with * on the list to be assessed.
• Teaching portfolio. Documentation of teaching qualifications in accordance with the University guidelines for teaching portfolios when appointing academic staff at the University of Copenhagen
• Documentation of ability to disseminate information. Documentation of the ability to disseminate information and share knowledge with society if available.

Should any material submitted consist of work with named co-authors or work that is otherwise the result of collective academic endeavors, the extent of the applicant’s contribution to the work must be specified. The hiring committee may ask for a signed statement from the co-authors specifying the extent and nature of each individual’s contribution.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 CET on 2 January 2025.

Applications or enclosures received after that will not be considered.

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.