Post doc. position at Chr. Michelsen Institute

For a two-year Post doc. position we are seeking a candidate with substantial experience in applied research and strong quantitative orientation in areas related to capital flight, taxation and/or natural resources. Promising young scholars who have recently completed their PhD are also invited to apply. The candidate will be part of the research programme “Taxation, Institutions and Participation (TIP): The Dynamics of Capital Flows from Africa”, that runs over the period 2014-17, funded by the Research Council of Norway.

Qualifications:
•PhD in economics, political science or sociology
•Publication record in peer-reviewed journals
•Experience from research collaboration in the South
•Good communication, teamwork and networking skills
•Fluency in English (other languages are a plus)
•Self-starting and creative

We offer:
•An exciting opportunity to combine academic excellence with policy influence
•The chance to be part of the leading multidisciplinary development research institute in Scandinavia
•A competitive salary based on qualifications, reflecting CMI’s pay scale

In addition to an interview, potential candidates may be asked to demonstrate academic and communication skills through an open lecture. The CMI staff is gender balanced and multi-cultural, and we encourage female candidates and candidates from the South to apply.

To apply:

The application deadline is August 10, 2014. Application address (citing ‘Post Doc. TIP’ in the subject field): vacancies@cmi.no. We accept only applications via e-mail.

Please submit the following to the above address:
•Application letter outlining your main research agenda and its match with that of the TIP-project (maximum of 2 pages)
•CV
•Three references, including phone numbers and e-mail addresses
•List and copies of up to 5 relevant academic publications

Questions regarding the positions can be directed to Odd Helge Fjeldstad (odd.fjeldstad@cmi.no).