Assistant professor in Statistics, Economic Statistics or Mathematical Finance and Economics - [...]

Assistant Professor in Statistics, Economic Statistics or Mathematical Finance and Economics - University of Verona

The Department of Economics at the University of Verona (Italy) aims to fill a six-year tenure-track position for Assistant Professor (RTT) in Statistics, Economic Statistics, or Mathematical Finance and Economics.

If the researcher receives the National Scientific Habilitation (ASN), starting from the fourth year it is possible to convert the position into a tenured associate professor role.

During the first three years, the Department will offer a top-up increase of 20,000 EUR (gross) per year in addition to the base salary. National tax benefits are also available for researchers coming from foreign academic positions. Research funds (for travel, conference fees, submission fees, etc.) are distributed annually according to the track record of publications and research projects.

The position comes with a teaching load of up to 60 hours per year for the first three years and up to 120 hours per annum from the fourth year. The Department offers courses taught both in Italian and in English at all academic levels.

To be eligible, candidates must have at least a basic proficiency in Italian. The Department values a strong research track record and the ability to attract research funding at both national and international levels. Interested applicants are requested to submit their expression of interest to hiring@dse.univr.it, including a complete curriculum vitae and a selection of three representative publications. The deadline for submissions is February 8, 2025.

The Department of Economics offers a vibrant research environment in the newly built campus of Santa Marta. We have a young faculty with a good gender balance; our recruitment policy is aimed at attracting talented scholars, both from Italy and abroad, to further enhance our dynamic and inclusive academic environment. According to the latest Italian Research Assessment Exercise (VQR), the Department ranks in the top 5% of the economics departments for the number of academics with only top publications. Moreover, the Department has received extra funding for 2023-2027 after being recognized as one of the “Departments of Excellence” by the Italian Ministry of University and Research.

Please note that this expression of interest does not constitute a job vacancy advertisement. The Department reserves the right to decide whether and in which field to formally open a position during the next few months.