Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Tilburg University is a specialized institute of learning and research, with
emphasis on social sciences and the humanities. The Faculty of Economics and
Business Administration is among the strongest in Europe. It offers BSc
programs in Economics, Business Administration and International Business,
Information Management, Econometrics and Operations Research, Fiscal
Economics, Business Studies, and International Economics and Finance, as
well as a wide range of postgraduate programs.
At the Department of Econometrics and Operations Research and the Center for
Economic Research (CentER) at Tilburg University, a position is available
for a
Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Statistics / Actuarial Sciences
(vacancy number 300.2005.27)
Information:
The Department of Econometrics and Operations Research carries out a
strongly quantitatively oriented research program, and many of its
approximately 50 staff members are mathematicians. Research directions
include Statistics, Econometrics, Mathematical Finance, Mathematical
Economics, Actuarial Sciences, Game Theory, and Operations Research. The
members of the department contribute to several educational programs offered
by Tilburg University, including the Bachelor’s program in Econometrics and
Operations Research, the Master’s program in Quantitative Finance and
Actuarial Sciences, and the Master’s Program in Mathematical Economics and
Econometric Methods.
CentER is the research institute of the Faculty of Economics and Business
Administration of Tilburg University. More information about CentER can be
found at: www.center.nl, where you find links to the Faculty and the
University as well. More information about the Department of Econometrics
and Operations Research is at www.uvt.nl/faculties/feb/econometrics.
We Offer:
The assistant professorship is a tenure track position for six years. The
position offers ample opportunities to do research as it carries a light
teaching load (approximately one course per semester). After five years a
tenure decision is made. We offer competitive European salaries. For
researchers from outside the Netherlands there exists the possibility of
applying for a tax-free allowance equal to 30% of their taxable salary. The
university will apply for such a tax treatment. CentER and the department
will provide assistance in finding suitable accommodation. The university
offers very good fringe benefits (it is one of the best non-profit
employers), the possibility to determine your benefits individually through
a labour choice model, excellent moving costs reimbursement, etc.
Applications:
Applications should be received not later than October 15, 2005. They should
include a curriculum vitae, copies of sample research papers, and, if
applicable, teaching evaluations. Two referees should send letters
appraising the applicant’s research potential, by the same date.
Applications should be sent to Tilburg University, the Personnel Department
FEB, room B136, PO Box 90153, 5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands or
[log in to unmask] Please mention the vacancy number 300.2005.27 in
your application.
For further questions you can contact prof. J.M. (Hans) Schumacher via
telephone: +31-13-4662050, telefax: +31-13-4663280 or email: [log in to unmask]
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