NTNU Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 in Business and Administration

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has invited applications for a three-year Postdoctoral Fellow position in Business and Administration at NTNU Business School. The opportunity is designed to help early-career researchers strengthen their academic profile and prepare for future positions such as Associate Professor. (Jobbnorge.no)

Position Overview

Organization: Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Department: NTNU Business School
Position: Postdoctoral Fellow in Business and Administration
Job Reference: 303990
Number of Positions: Not specified
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Three years
Location: Klæbuveien 72, 7030 Trondheim, Norway
Starting Date: Flexible
Application Deadline: 15 October 2026 (Econ Job Market)

Research Areas

The position welcomes researchers working in areas such as:

Finance
Accounting
Econometrics
Applied microeconomics
Labour and demographic economics
Public economics
Behavioural economics
Real estate
Urban, rural and regional economics

The selected candidate will become associated with one of NTNU Business School’s research centres:

BRIDGE AI-Lab
Center of Accounting and Innovation in the Public Sector
Centre for Banking and Finance
Centre for Real Estate and Environmental Economics
NTNU Centre for Sport Management Research

BRIDGE AI-Lab is particularly interested in researchers applying large language models at scale within economics and finance, including text analysis and data generation. (Econ Job Market)

Key Responsibilities

The selected Postdoctoral Fellow will be expected to:

Continue and develop independent research within the selected research centre’s focus area
Publish research in international peer-reviewed journals
Present research at international academic conferences
Develop and contribute to research proposals
Strengthen collaboration and research activities within the selected centre
Mentor students and support their research projects
Provide guidance on research methodology and academic writing (Econ Job Market)

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

A Norwegian doctoral degree in Business Administration, Finance or Economics, or an equivalent recognised foreign doctoral degree
Excellent written and spoken English skills

Candidates in the final stage of their doctoral studies may also be considered, provided they can document that their thesis has been submitted or that their defence date has been confirmed. The doctoral degree must be completed before joining the position. (Econ Job Market)

Preferred Experience

The following qualifications will strengthen an application:

Knowledge of relevant research methods and models
Publications in recognised international journals
Project management or project-development experience
Interdisciplinary research experience
Experience working with international research partners
Teaching experience and pedagogical qualifications
Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills (Econ Job Market)

Salary and Benefits

The selected candidate will receive a gross annual salary of:

NOK 633,400 before tax

A two per cent contribution will be deducted for membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. NTNU also offers career guidance, mentoring, employee benefits and basic Norwegian-language training. (Econ Job Market)

Documents Required

The application should include:

Bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree transcripts and certificates
Updated curriculum vitae
Complete publication list
Documentation of previous research experience
Copy or draft of the doctoral thesis
Research plan with a brief proposal and three-year progress plan
Up to five published or unpublished academic works
Recommendation letters, where available
Names and contact details of three referees

The proposed research must align with the focus area of one of the five listed NTNU Business School research centres. Documents may be submitted in English, Norwegian or another Scandinavian language. (Econ Job Market)

How to Apply

Applications and all supporting documents must be submitted electronically through the official Jobbnorge recruitment portal. Applications submitted through other channels will not be considered.

Application Deadline: 15 October 2026
Apply Online: Official Jobbnorge vacancy page for Position 303990. (Jobbnorge.no)

Contact Information

For questions regarding the position:

Professor Are Oust
Email: are.oust@ntnu.no
Telephone: +47 480 14 081

For questions concerning the recruitment process:

Svein Olav Antonsen, HR Adviser
Email: svein.antonsen@ntnu.no (Econ Job Market)

Candidates are advised to carefully review the complete vacancy announcement and submit all required documents before the closing date.

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NTNU Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 in Business and Administration