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About the position
Skatteforsk – Norwegian Centre for Tax Research, invites applications for a full-time, permanent position as Associate Professor in Economics with a focus on taxation and public economics. Skatteforsk is housed in the School of Economics and Business (Handelshøyskolen) at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) The position is directly linked to Skatteforsk and reports to the Centre’s director, Professor Annette Alstadsæter. Expected start: Autumn 2026.
Skatteforsk is a world-class research centre that combines top-tier research with broad engagement in public policies and debates. Our globe-spanning team of over 100 researchers collaborates across eight work streams: (1) Data infrastructure & research ethics, (2) Financial activities, (3) Real Estate, (4) Taxation of multinationals & effects, (5) Inequality, (6) Climate change (7) Corporate and individual responses to taxation, and (8) Control and compliance through enforcement. Issues of taxation, enforcement, and social outcomes run through all these themes. See our website for more on projects and publications. Our research portfolio utilizes our unique administrative datasets.
We work closely with a wide range of top international institutions. Together with the EU Tax Observatory, we have co-led major international initiatives such as the Atlas of the Offshore World and the Global Tax Evasion Report 2024. Our activity spans academic publications, policy hearings, conferences, and workshops in Norway and abroad. We continuously engage in outreach activities to policymakers, media, and the public to ensure real-world impact from our research. This includes innovative dissemination via short films, non-academic festivals, collaborations with high schools, and more to reach wider audiences. For an overview, see our Annual Reports on the Skatteforsk publications page.
The position offers access to a vibrant research environment and dedicated administrative support for events and dissemination. The centre currently has five administrative and 15 academic staff on campus. As a centre hosted by the School of Economics and Business, Skatteforsk is tightly integrated with the university and is a key part of its research and education. The new associate professor will therefore play a key role in teaching taxation-related courses and supervising PhD candidates funded through Skatteforsk. In addition, the successful candidate will support delivery on Skatteforsk’s currently funded projects and future external-funding bids.
Main tasks
Research: Produce internationally visible research in taxation and public economics. Publish regularly in peer reviewed outlets, with an ambition towards AJG 4/4* journals in economics.
Funding & collaboration: Contribute to the delivery of the outputs in Skatteforsk’s existing external grants, help develop projects under its umbrella, and take an active role in developing external funding applications.
Teaching & supervision: The position carries a normal teaching/supervision duty in line with School of Economics and Business expectations (undervisningsplikt).
Other tasks: Actively contribute to the Centre’s academic environment, by attending and presenting at seminars, mentoring juniors, and engaging in dissemination and outreach activities.
Competence
All qualifications below are required for the position, unless it is specified that they are considered an advantage.
Academic qualifications at a scientific level in accordance with established international or national standards
Required:
Ph.D. in Economics (or related field).
Competence in one or several of the eight above workstreams
Publications demonstrating expertise in tax-related issues, with an emphasis being put on the last five years (career breaks will be considered).
A credible research pipeline with potential for publications in top international journals within the Economics category of the CABS/AJG journal ranking, with Finance as a secondary field.
Experience with large datasets and use of advanced econometric methods.
Experience in disseminating research results to non-academic partners (e.g., tax administrations, private businesses, or journalists)
Strong command of written and verbal English, with excellent communication skills.
Personal suitability, including a collegial and solution-oriented attitude, strong collaboration skills, and motivation to contribute to the collective success of Skatteforsk.
Advantage:
Experience in applying for large-scale external funding.
Experience with international research collaboration, interdisciplinary work, and externally funded projects.
Experience with sensitive or leaked data.
Commitment to standards for responsible research, including open science practices and GDPR compliance.
Familiarity with the Norwegian tax system.
Written and verbal skills (minimum level B2) in Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish
Educational qualifications
Required:
Completed pedagogical education program at a minimum of 200 hours. Those who do not meet the pedagogical requirements at the time of employment are required to meet them within two years of employment.
Teaching and supervision experience at the bachelor’s or master’s level
B2 level proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language. Those who do not meet the language requirements at the time of employment shall be required to meet them within three years of employment.
Remuneration and further information
The position is placed in position code 1011 Associate Professor (NOK 720.000 - 1.100.000) depending on qualifications. Seniority promotion in the position.
NMBU and Skatteforsk are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive academic environment. We therefore encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
Interested in learning more about the position? We are happy to tell you more about life on campus. Contact Skatteforsk’s team, (e-mail: skatteforsk@nmbu.no).
Send application electronically via the link "Apply for this job" at the top of this page.
Application Deadline: 31/January/2026
Your CV must be entered in Jobbnorge's CV form and not just included as an attachment. This is in order to be able to comply with the regulations in the Public Administration Act §15.
Documents that cannot be sent electronically are sent in triplicate by ordinary mail marked still.nr. 25/06465 to NMBU, Handelshøyskolen, P.O. Box 5003, NO-1432 Ås, within (31.01.2026).
Please note that the report from the expert committee will be sent to all applicants.
The following must be included in the application:
Short application text about your motivation
Reflection note (3-6 pages) that deals with your reflections on the position's requirements (see advertisement text)
Academic CV, diplomas and certificates
Completed template for documentation of competence, link to template here.
List of publications. Attach up to 10 scientific works that, according to assessment, are central to the production. If it is difficult to identify personal efforts in joint work, a brief account of your part of the work must be attached.
See this page for more information on how to document your qualifications and write a reflection note.
About the School of Economics and Business
The School of Economics and Business is one of seven faculties at NMBU. Our mission is to create knowledge across the fields of economics and business administration, and to develop professionals and leaders who combine an economic mindset with multidisciplinary knowledge equipped to address real-world problems with sustainability as a guiding principle. The School of Economics and Business offers bachelor and master programmes in Business Administration and in Economics, a master programme in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Bioeconomy, and a PhD program in Economics and Business. These degree programmes have approximately 700 students. The School has 55 faculty and staff members and more than 40 PhD students. For more information, see www.nmbu.no/en/faculty/hh
