Applications are hereby invited for the post Professor or Associate / Assistant Professor (tenure track) in Economics at Turku School of Economics. The post is positioned at the Department of Economics. The subfield of the position is macroeconomics.
The position will be filled either as a permanent (tenured) professorship or as a tenure track position, initially on a fixed-term contract as Assistant/Associate Professor. Fixed-term appointments are for 3-5 years at the first stage (Assistant Professor) and/or 2-4 years at the second stage (Associate Professor). The aim is for the tenure track appointee to gain the qualifications required for promotion to full Professor.
The Department of Economics is one of Finland’s leading research units in economics. The Department’s research is of a high international standard and addresses questions that are important for economic policy, societal decision-making and market design. Its strengths lie in economic theory, research methods in economics and empirical analysis. Research makes extensive use of individual- and firm-level register data, and the Department also conducts economic research based on controlled experiments. The Department has a strong position in postgraduate research training in economics in Finland and has been successful in acquiring competitive external research funding.
Job description
The appointee will conduct research of a high international standard in macroeconomics, lead and develop a research group specializing in macroeconomics, and secure external research funding. The appointee will lead the development of macroeconomics teaching in the Department in collaboration with other teaching staff in the field, teach macroeconomics and supervise master’s theses and dissertations. For an Assistant/Associate Professor, responsibilities relating to research group leadership and the development of teaching will be commensurate with their career stage.
The position involves active participation in the Department’s research community and building and developing national and international research networks.
The position also involves research-based public engagement on macroeconomic issues and economic policy.
Who we are looking for
For appointment as a tenured Full Professor in Macroeconomics, we seek a researcher of high international standing with a strong research record in the field.
The tenure track position in macroeconomics is intended for researchers who have progressed beyond the postdoctoral stage. For appointment to the first stage, particular attention is paid to academic potential and the ability and motivation to pursue an academic career. For appointment to the second stage, candidates are expected to have significant academic achievements and clear potential for appointment as Professor. For further information, see the University of Turku’s tenure track system.
The academic title (Professor or Assistant/Associate Professor) and the specific duties of the position will be determined at a later stage on the basis of the selected candidate’s merits and academic career.
Qualification requirements
The appointee must meet the qualification requirements set out in Section 29 of the University of Turku Rules of Procedure.
The assessment of applicants’ merits will take into account scholarly publications and other research outputs of scientific value, teaching experience and pedagogical training, the ability to produce teaching materials, other teaching achievements and a teaching demonstration, and participation in doctoral education. Consideration will also be given to applicants’ activity in the academic community, practical familiarity with the field of the position, success in securing supplementary research funding, research work abroad and international duties.
Successful performance in the position requires fluency in spoken and written English. The appointee must be fluent in Finnish or commit to learning the language.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to give a teaching demonstration.
Position-specific requirements and assessment criteria
Successful performance in the position requires strong expertise in macroeconomics and the ability to teach and develop teaching in the field, supervise theses, lead a research group and secure external research funding. Applicants must also be able to collaborate in research networks in the field, both in Finland and internationally. Research achievements, other merits and capabilities will be assessed in relation to the level of appointment and the applicant’s career stage.
In assessing research profiles, emphasis will be placed on how applicants’ expertise complements the Department’s strengths in economic theory, research methods in economics and empirical research using register data. We also value the opportunities that applicants’ research profiles offer for research collaboration within the Department.
We particularly value macroeconomic research that examines the role of microeconomic mechanisms and heterogeneity among economic agents, such as households or firms, in shaping macroeconomic outcomes and the effects of economic policy. Experience in using individual- and firm-level register data in macroeconomic research and a track record of securing external research funding will be considered advantages.
A track record of research collaboration in macroeconomics research networks in Finland and internationally will be considered an advantage.
We value collegiality and promote equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We encourage all qualified applicants with different backgrounds to apply for our open positions.
Benefits
An appointee to a tenure track position will be offered the opportunity to receive career mentoring during their tenure track appointment.
We offer you interesting work with significant responsibility and opportunities to develop your professional expertise in a diverse working environment. You will become part of a professional and inspiring university community, supported by an extensive network of experts. We support your well-being at work and help you manage everyday life through measures such as flexible working hours and our well-being services.
- Possibilities to develop your expertise – We encourage our personnel to develop their professional expertise by offering versatile training and competence development possibilities which employees can take advantage of during their working hours. Also, the course offering of Open University is free of charge for our personnel.
- Your well-being is important to us! – In addition to comprehensive occupational health care, our own well-being services monitor, support and develop the well-being of our personnel. You are entitled to use the CampusSport’s services at a personnel price.
- We support your work-life balance – Flexible working hours and extensive remote work options help you balance work and leisure time.
- An inspiring and supportive work community – We encourage each other and value working together!
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Salary and trial period
The salaries of Professors and Assistant/Associate Professors are determined in accordance with the Finnish university salary system (YPJ). The salary for the position will be determined when the employment contract is drawn up.
The position is subject to a six-month trial period.
How to apply
Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 17.12.2026 at 16.00 (Europe/Helsinki).
Qualification requirements, application instructions and information on the recruitment process are available here: Instructions for Applying for a professors or associate professor or assistant professor position (Tenure Track) and the Recruitment process
Please attach the documents specified on page 2 of the application instructions to your application.
Further information
Further information about the position, please contact Professor Heikki Kauppi, heikki.kauppi(a)utu.fi
Further information concerning the appointment procedure can be obtained from the Head of Faculty Administration Ms. Sanna Kuusjärvi sanna.kuusjarvi(a)utu.fi
