Faculty position in finance

Highlights:

1. The Department of Economics, Econometrics and Finance of the Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Groningen, the Netherlands, has openings for a tenure track position in finance.
2. Among other teaching tasks, the Department is responsible for courses in econometrics, statistics, economics and finance in BA and MA programs in economics, business economics, econometrics, and accountancy. In addition, the Department participates in the leading Research Master in Economics and Business, a challenging 2-year master program intended for students aiming at a Ph.D. in Economics, or at conducting research of the highest quality in various international organizations.
3. Research within the Faculty of Economics and Business is concentrated in Institutes for fundamental scientific research and in Centers for the commissioning of contract research. Members of the Department of Economics, Econometrics and Finance participate in its research institute: the Institute for Economics, Econometrics and Finance (IEEF).
4. We are looking for high-potential candidates, with an ability to publish work in international top peer-reviewed journals. Research will be within the Institute of Economics, Econometrics and Finance. Teaching will contribute to the overall teaching load of the Department. Specific educational tasks depend on the area of expertise of the candidates. Successful candidates are committed to excellence in research and teaching. Research time is allocated according to standardized faculty procedures.
5. Requirements
   1.Ph.D. in Finance, or a closely related field.
   2.At least three international publications in peer-reviewed journals;
   3.At least two years of relevant work in an international setting;
   4.Excellent teaching skills;
   5.Ability to attract research funding;
   6.Organizational qualities and excellent communication skills.
6. Conditions of employment.
   The level of the appointment (assistant or associate professor) depends on the qualifications of the candidate. The positions are offered initially for a five year period. The salary, according to university standards in the Netherlands, depends on research-experience and qualifications and ranges between € 3195,- and € 4970,- gross per month for assistant professors, for a fulltime position. In addition, there are a 8% holiday allowance and a 8,3% end of year bonus.
7. Depending on qualifications, appointment at the associate professor level can also be considered, and the salary will be adjusted accordingly.
   Interested candidates who do not yet completely satisfy the entry requirements of the tenure track are also invited to apply. In this case the position may be offered for a shorter period, with the possibility of an extension once the entry requirements are met.
8. Further information
   Link to Faculty of Economics and Business.
   Link to Research Institute for Economics, Econometrics and Finance.
   Link to tenure track policy of the Faculty of Economics and Business.
   For enquiries, refer to prof.dr. R.H. Koning, r.h.koning@rug.nl, head of the Department of Economics, Econometrics and Finance.
9. Applications
   Interested applicants should:
   1. Submit a motivation letter of at most 2 A4-pages.
   2. Send a complete curriculum vitae.
   3. Arrange for two letters of recommendation.
   4. Provide samples of relevant work (maximum of two papers)
10. Applications should be sent to (citing vacancy 210348)
    University of Groningen, Personnel and Organization Department
    P.O.Box 72, 9700 AB Groningen, The Netherlands
    Or by email tot vmp@rug.nl
11. The vacancies are open until February 15 2011.
    Selected applicants will be invited