Assistant Professor in Economics

IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca
Lucca - Italy
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IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca invites applications from strong candidates for an Assistant Professor position in Economics.
Preference will be given to applicants who have recently completed or are near completion of their Ph.D. in Economics or a related field. An excellent level of both written and spoken English is mandatory.
The position involves research, tutorship and mentoring of IMT Ph.D. students, limited teaching in the Institute's Ph.D. program, and participation in the development of the Institution's research activities. The appointed candidate will join IMT research area in Economics, Management and Data Science.
The contract is a 3-year renewable. The remuneration package is competitive at the international level and includes generous research funds. Additional benefits may be negotiated with designated applicants.

Candidates are required to apply on-line:
http://www.imtlucca.it/school/job-opportunities/academic/other-vacancies
The deadline for applications is December 5th, 2016 12.00 am (midday Italian time). Inquiries can be addressed to researchers.opening@imtlucca.it
IMT will schedule interviews at the AEA Annual Meeting in Chicago (January 6rd – 8th, 2017).
IMT Lucca (www.imtlucca.it) is a research university within the Italian public higher education system. IMT strives to establish itself as a center promoting cutting-edge research in key areas, structuring its PhD Program in close connection with research to attract top students, researchers and scholars through competitive international selections, and to contribute to technological innovation, economic growth and social development. IMT believes that diversity contributes to excellence and is an equal-opportunity employer.

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