Associate Professor in Shipping Analytics

About the position

NHH in Bergen, Norway, invites applications for a position as Associate Professor in Business Economics with specialisation in Shipping Analytics at the Department of Business and Management Science.

The Department of Business and Management Science has high ambitions in terms of research and offers a stimulating work environment. The department delivers teaching and supervision in NHH’s programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and PhD levels, as well as executive programs. The main activities are organised in five broad research areas: i) Managerial Economics and Business Strategy ii) Business Taxation iii) Asset Management and Risk Analysis iv) Energy Markets, Resource Management and Sustainability v) Shipping, Logistics and Operations Management. The department is multi-disciplinary, and the research covers both empirical and theoretical inquiries. For more information, please consult our webpage. 

The department needs to strengthen its capacity in shipping analytics and seeks ambitious candidates early in their careers who can document relevant research and teaching capabilities. Candidates are expected to contribute to the success of NHH’s Centre for Shipping and Logistics. 

The department is partner in several large, technology oriented research projects that focus on green industry innovation and sustainability, in particular Climate Futures, which has a dedicated node for Smart Shipping. This project will finance 50% of the position until it ends in 2028.

A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to create new projects that are relevant for the shipping and maritime services industries as well as other ocean industries. A proven ability to interact and collaborate with the maritime industry is appreciated.

Candidates should have a research interest in topics such as maritime informatics, shipping management, maritime operations research and climate risk. Candidates should also have a background that is suitable for supervising business research that applies modern empirical methods.

The candidate must be able to teach core courses in the area of shipping analytics, commodity trading and maritime economics. The ideal candidate can also teach broadly on topics such as supply chains, applied data science, sustainable energy and climate policy. Teaching quality and the ability to engage large classes is an important criterion. This will be evaluated through documented evidence of previous teaching experience in a recognised academic program, interaction with students, and student evaluations. The position involves teaching on average two courses per year as well as some graduate supervision. Candidates who cannot document at least 200 hours of pedagogical coursework when hired, must complete the NHH program on basic pedagogical competence within two years. 

Applicants must have a PhD degree from a recognised business school or university and must demonstrate high quality in research. International experience will be weighted positively. Research quality will be evaluated based on publications in well-recognised international journals, as well as research potential demonstrated through a pipeline of working papers. 

For permanent employment at NHH, candidates are normally required to have published at least two scientific articles in the last five years, with at least one appearing in a journal ranked at Level 3 or higher in the Academic Journal Guide (AJG), or at Level 2 in the Norwegian Register for Scientific Journals. For candidates who are near the margin of the minimum criteria, an active research program with clear potential for future publications in top academic journals is expected.

NHH is a one campus business school, and the place of work is Bergen. The candidate appointed to the position is expected to interact and cooperate on research with colleagues, attend faculty seminars, take part in recruitment processes, and other activities that aim to strengthen the research and social environment at NHH and the department. 

NHH needs to improve its gender balance. In the event of equivalent qualifications, female applicants will be given preference. 

NHH offers

• a competitive salary that is negotiable within the state salary scale. The salary will depend both on the level of competence and length of service. External research grants and teaching in executive programs may offer exceptional candidates opportunities for supplementing the base salary
• a favorable membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK) and good welfare benefits such as parental leave
• research funds for traveling and conference participation and a bonus system for publication in top international journals (up to NOK 200 000)
• opportunity to apply for research leave. The period of entitlement for six months’ research leave is six semesters and twelve semesters for a year's leave. Female associate professors can earn the first two years of research leave in half the normal time, and they can receive an annual NOK 35 000 top-up research grant during their first three years of service at NHH

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 values effective communication and expects our permanent faculty to have good language skills in both English and Norwegian. The appointee is required to master Norwegian at the B2 level (The Common European Framework) within three years of appointment. NHH offers courses in Norwegian for employees who may not initially have Norwegian or another Scandinavian language proficiency.

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

The application should contain details of the applicant's scientific and pedagogical education and work experience. In addition, the applicant should provide an overview and assessment of the applicants' teaching experience and documentation of teaching quality. The application and enclosed documentation, including a CV, a list of publications, certificates with grades, a teaching portfolio, and any other relevant documentation, should be submitted through the Jobbnorge online portal. A maximum of ten publications and working papers should also be attached for evaluation. To open the application, please click 'Apply for this job'. For the English version, go to the menu at the top right corner.

Two or three reference letters (in PDF format) must be submitted by email directly by the referees to NHH (hr-references@nhh.no) within 31 December 2025.

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

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.

Inquiries about the position should be directed to:

• Head of Department, Professor Jarle Møen, jarle.moen@nhh.no, phone +47 55 95 96 12 
• Administration Manager, Kristin Reichel Teigland, kristin.teigland@nhh.no, phone +47 55 95 94 31

The deadline for applications is 31 December 2025. This date also applies to the submission of reference letters and publications/written work.