Postdoctoral position in Labour/Public/Health Economics

About the position

NHH in Bergen, Norway, invites applicants for a three-year postdoctoral position in labour/public/health economics at the Department of Economics. We are looking for an excellent economists with expected completion of PhD no later than date of commencement.

The position is part of the Centre of Excellence, FAIR. The position is funded by NordForsk under Grant Number 223818 (CARE) and focuses on sustainable care systems. In particular, the project examines the key determinants of elder care demand and supply in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, with the aim of generating evidence-based policy recommendations for sustainable, cost-effective, and high-quality care systems.

The new hire will work on these topics together with the team, but will also be encouraged to develop an individual research agenda in collaboration with the members of the research group. The position will involve moderate administrative duties. The position is based in Bergen, but research travel will be encouraged and there are also opportunities for research stays at collaborating institutions.

The Department of Economics has more than 50 faculty members and is built around a number of internationally renowned research groups in a wide range of fields, providing high-quality research and teaching in economics. Besides labour economics, the key research areas at the department are applied microeconomics, behavioral economics, development economics, industrial organisation, macroeconomics, environmental and resource economics, and international trade. The department has an international faculty and is committed to offer an inclusive and supportive work environment with a key focus on carrier opportunities for young faculty.

NHH offers

• Competitive terms depending on level of competence/length of service
• Academically stimulating working environment
• A favourable membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK) and good welfare benefits such as parental leave 

Note that public health care, public schooling for children, and most other public services are free in Norway. The city of Bergen has a mild, coastal climate and offers rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities - as well as a family-friendly environment (explore visitnorway.com).

General information

The appointee must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time.

NHH emphasises diversity and encourages qualified candidates to apply for the position regardless of gender, age, disabilities and cultural background.

In the assessment of applicants, international experience and qualifications will be emphasised. For the sake of gender balance at NHH, female applicants will be given preference in the event of equivalent qualifications among candidates.

Applicants are requested to present a research plan with their application. The application should contain details of the applicant's scientific and pedagogical education and work experience. The application and enclosed documentation, including a CV, certificates with grades, a maximum of 5 published or unpublished research papers, a complete list of the papers, and any other relevant documentation should be submitted through the Jobbnorge online portal. To open the application, please click 'Apply for this job'. For English version, go to the menu at the top right side.

Two or three reference letters (in PDF format) must be submitted by the referees directly to NHH at hr-references@nhh.no, within 14 April 2026.

By §25 (2) of the Freedom of Information Act, information about the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to have his/her name entered on the list of applicants. The applicant will be notified if the request is not respected.

As part of the recruitment process, a background check may be conducted with the candidate's consent.

Enquiries may be directed to:

• Professor Aline Bütikofer, email: aline.buetikofer@nhh.no
• Assistant Professor Andreas Haller, email: andreas.haller@nhh.no
• Administrative coordinator Mette V. Soltvedt, email: mette.soltvedt@nhh.no

Deadline for applications is 14 April 2026. This date also applies to the submission of publications/written work.