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THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA'S * Call For Papers
TENTH ANNUAL TAX SYMPOSIUM
MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION * Positions Available
TUCK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS * Faculty Positions
AT DARTMOUTH in Finance
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE * Faculty Positions
in Economics
DANISH NATIONAL INSTITUTE * Research Professor
OF SOCIAL RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA * Assistant Professor -
Regional Economics
IFO INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMIC * Post-doctoral Researcher -
RESEARCH Economics of Innovation
IFO INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMIC * Post-doctoral Researcher -
RESEARCH Economics of Education
IFO INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMIC * Research Associates
RESEARCH and Doctoral Students -
Economics of Education
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CALL FOR PAPERS
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA'S
TENTH ANNUAL TAX SYMPOSIUM
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
March 23 & 24, 2007
The University of North Carolina is organizing its tenth
annual symposium designed to bring together leading tax
scholars from economics, accounting, finance, law,
political science, and related fields. The symposium will
be held in Chapel Hill on Friday afternoon and Saturday
morning, March 23 & 24, 2007, and will be sponsored by the
KPMG Foundation and the UNC Tax Center. The goal is to
bring together scholars from different areas who share a
common interest in current tax research. Previous
conferences have been very successful, and we anticipate
the same this year.
PAPER DETAILS:
Papers should be well developed, but at a stage where they
can still benefit from the group's discussion. The
symposium will include no more than eight papers. Travel
and lodging expenses for presenters will be reimbursed up
to $500.
PAPERS SELECTED FOR PRESENTATION ALSO WILL BE FEATURED IN A
SPECIAL EDITION OF THE NATIONAL TAX JOURNAL, SUBJECT TO THE
USUAL EDITORIAL REVIEW.
PAPER SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:
Please submit an electronic version of the paper no later
than January 15, 2007, to:
CONTACT: Professor Douglas Shackelford
Email: MAILTO:doug_shack@unc.edu
Postal: Kenan-Flagler Business School
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Campus Box 3490, McColl Building
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3490
Paper selection will be finalized by February 1, 2007.
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THE MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION (MBA)
Economist/Sr. Economist
Director, Industry Survey
Survey Specialist
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), headquartered in
Washington DC, is the preeminent association representing
all aspects of the real estate industry. MBA's mission is
to continue the strength of the nation's residential and
commercial real estate markets as well as expand
homeownership through increased affordability. Recently
mentioned in the Washingtonian Magazine's "55 Great Places
to Work," MBA offers competitive compensation and an
excellent benefits package.
POSITIONS:
The Mortgage Bankers Association in Washington DC has
several positions available in our Research and Economics
group:
ECONOMIST/SR. ECONOMIST:
MBA is seeking a highly motivated and qualified
Economist/Sr. Economist to have responsibility for all
research related to the single-family housing market and
the characteristics of the debt market supporting home
ownership. Primary responsibilities are to interpret and
analyze market data collected by the MBA and from other
sources, including HMDA (Home Mortgage Disclosure Act) and
AHS (American Housing Survey), and work with MBA staff,
industry representatives and other industry associations in
developing new research initiatives. Other responsibilities
are to provide support for public policy issues, and
findings to member firms, MBA management and the news
media.
DIRECTOR, INDUSTRY SURVEY:
MBA is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Director of
Industry Survey to have responsibility for the design, and
implementation for all of the single-family mortgage
industry surveys conducted by the Research and Economics
Group, including the business models for those surveys.
Primary responsibilities are to Direct the execution of
MBA's industry surveys, including the Quarterly
Originations and Servicing Survey, the Weekly Mortgage
Applications Survey, the National Delinquency Survey and
the HMDA (Home Mortgage Disclosure Act) Data on Demand
reports. This includes improving the design of the surveys
as needed, ensuring the accuracy of the data collection and
calculations, and responding to feedback from members on
ways to minimize reporting burdens. In addition, develop
and direct the revenue generation strategies for the
surveys. This includes subscription pricing, customized
report pricing and the pricing of redistribution
agreements.
SURVEY SPECIALIST:
MBA is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Survey
Specialist to have responsibility for research related to
commercial and multifamily lending, with particular
emphasis on MBA's quarterly and annual surveys. Primary
responsibilities are to manage the collection, analysis and
presentation of primary market data; collect and interpret
data from other sources; and work with MBA staff, industry
representatives and other industry associations in
developing new research initiatives. Other responsibilities
include providing information on origination and servicing
volumes, delinquency rates, CMBS and other spreads.
Provide support for public policy issues and provide
findings to member firms, MBA and CREF leadership, as well
as other MBA departments in written and oral form.
APPLICATIONS/FURTHER INFORMATION:
For more information on these positions please log onto:
Job Board. Please submit your resume, cover letter and
salary request to:
Email: MAILTO:hrweb@mortgagebankers.org
for immediate consideration. MBA will also conduct
interviews at the AEA annual meeting in Chicago on January
5-7, 2007.
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TUCK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AT DARTMOUTH
Faculty Searches in Finance
September, 2006
The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, Dartmouth
College's graduate school of management, anticipates
faculty searches in finance during the academic year.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
We seek candidates who will produce research of excellent
quality that will have high impact on the field. The
search is open to all ranks, including senior candidates at
the tenured level. There must be evidence that the
candidate can conduct research and teach at a level of
quality consistent with Tuck's high standards. We are
interested in candidates who can interact effectively with
others and enhance the intellectual environment of the
school.
ABOUT THE TUCK SCHOOL:
The Tuck School fosters a professional environment that is
intellectually stimulating and interdisciplinary. We look
for excellence in both research and teaching and provide
ample financial and logistical support in a highly
collegial culture as a means to achieve these ends. The
School provides faculty with state-of-the-art computer
technology enhanced with in-house programming support.
Library and secretarial support is generous, and funding is
provided for research assistance and for travel related to
either research or teaching.
Founded in 1900, the Tuck School is the first graduate
school of management. The only degree it offers is the
MBA. Its two-year program has a total of approximately 480
students, most with employment experience. Tuck also offers
various management development programs, mainly during the
summer, for top level managers with high potential. The
Tuck faculty numbers 46 full-time positions as well as
visiting lecturers, post-docs, and adjunct faculty in
specialized fields.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Send resumes to:
CONTACT: Senior Associate Dean Robert G. Hansen
Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
100 Tuck Hall
Hanover, NH 03755
One of the most diverse institutions of higher education in
New England, Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/
affirmative action employer and has a strong commitment to
diversity. Women, persons of color, persons with
disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
Melbourne, Australia
Lectureships/Senior Lectureships in Economics
(Position number 9400264)
The Department of Economics at the University of Melbourne
is a leading department in Australia with a strong
postgraduate program and an outstanding group of economists
and econometricians, all of whom have high research
profiles. The Department of Economics invites applications
for Continuing Lecturer/Senior Lecturer positions.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
The Department is interested in applicants with the
capability to publish in leading refereed journals and to
provide high-quality teaching. Applicants with expertise in
any area of economics or econometrics will be considered;
however the Department has particular interest in the
fields of Macroeconomics/Monetary Economics/Financial
Economics and Microeconomics. Information on the Department
can be obtained from:
www.economics.unimelb.edu.au/economics.htm
SALARY:
AUD$65,630 - $77,934 pa Lecturer, AUD$80,395 - $92,701 pa
Senior Lecturer. Employer superannuation of 17 percent and
salary packaging. Financial assistance for travel and
removal expenses.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Enquiries only in relation to the positions:
CONTACT: Professor Nilss Olekalns
Head of Department (as at 2007)
Email: MAILTO:nilss@unimelb.edu.au
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications are to be lodged online at:
pluto.ecom.unimelb.edu.au/recruitment/default.cfm
Select Lecturer, Senior Lecturer position number 9400264.
An online application enables an applicant to upload a
covering letter, CV, other documentation in support of an
application and one working paper or abstract. The position
description and selection criteria can also be viewed at
this web address.
If you are experiencing difficulties in lodging your
online application email, contact:
Email: MAILTO:c.millerick@unimelb.edu.au
REFEREE REPORTS:
Three referee reports are required in support of an
application. If you are not supplying any or all of your
referee report/s with your online application, please
request your referee/s to submit their referee reports in
support of your application prior to the closing date at:
pluto.ecom.unimelb.edu.au/recruitment/default.cfm
Note: Referees are automatically contacted by email when an
online application has been 'submitted' by an applicant
except when a referee report has been uploaded.
Applications close: 24 November 2006
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DANISH NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL RESEARCH
Research Professor
The Danish National Institute of Social Research invites
applications for two positions as a Research Professor.
JOB DESCRIPTION/QUALIFICATIONS:
We seek two outstanding scholars with an established
scientific background in:
- Application of advanced quantitative methods in one or
more areas of our research programme (Position A),
- Application of advanced methods in policy evaluation
studies, with special emphasis on quantitative analyses
of policy effects and effectiveness (Position B).
Our institute has some of the richest datasets available
for applied social research. Application of quantitative
methods will have special priority in our new research
programme and we plan to invite applicants for PhD and post
doc fellowships in the same areas to further enhance our
competencies. The research professors are expected to take
a leading position in this initiative and to take
responsibility for establishing research programmes and
other activities including:
- Supervision and advice to PhD students, post docs and
young researchers.
- Teaching at doctoral and post doctoral courses and
training seminars.
- Supervision and operation of major research projects.
- Strengthening of our international research co-operation.
- Participation in studies and evaluations of Danish policy
issues.
PROFILE:
Applicants can come from several disciplines within the
social sciences. The important requirement is a strong
record in application of advanced quantitative methods.
Applicants must have a publication record appropriate for
the position, substantial ongoing research and be involved
in international networks of researchers working in the
same field. Applicants must also have a profound ability to
cooperate and to provide inspiration and guidance for other
researchers.
A demonstrated ability to define and operate research
projects and to raise the necessary funding is desired. A
broad research experience as well as experience in teaching
and several other forms of communication of research
results is desirable.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY:
The positions are five-years research professorships with a
possible extension for three years. The terms of employment
will be in accordance with Danish collective agreements for
scientific staff at governmental research institutes. We
offer a competitive package of compensation including
pension contribution and health insurance is provided free
of charge for Danish residents. We encourage researchers
who meet the required qualifications to apply irrespective
of gender, nationality, religion, etc.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
For further information on the position please contact:
CONTACT: Managing Director, Jorgen Sondergaard
Tel: +45 33 48 08 08
Email: MAILTO:js@sfi.dk
For information about the Institute visit the website:
and for information about living in Denmark visit the
websites:
and
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All applications will be considered by a scientific
committee before selecting applicants for interviews.
Interviews are expected to take place in spring 2007 and
employment to start by mid 2007. Applications should
include the following:
- A general description of the scientific background,
experience and career of the applicant.
- A description of preferred research activities and an
indication of how they will be pursued.
- Curriculum vitae and relevant personal information.
- A complete list of publications.
- Copies of key publications chosen by the applicant (max.
10 publications).
The application should be sent in 5 copies and be addressed to:
CONTACT: The Danish National Institute of
Social Research
Personnel Office
Herluf Trolles Gade 11
DK-1052 Copenhagen K
Denmark
Deadline for submission of applications is November 6,
2006.
The Danish National Institute of Social Research is an
independent government research institute; our main tasks
include applied multidisciplinary research, commissioned
studies and evaluations, data collection through surveys,
and international reviews of effect evaluations (host of
the Nordic Campbell centre). The scientific staff is approx
70 researchers and the total staff is approx 180 persons.
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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
College of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences
Department of Applied Economics
Assistant Professor, Regional Economics
The Department of Applied Economics at the University of
Minnesota invites applications for an Assistant Professor,
Regional Economics. The position is tenure-track, 9-month,
100 percent time, extension, research, and teaching
appointment. It is located in the Department of Applied
Economics, St. Paul campus, University of Minnesota.
PROGRAM/UNIT DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Applied Economics offers highly ranked
levels. The Department has a distinguished faculty, many of
whom have won University and national awards for quality
teaching, outreach, and published research. The faculty
work in a variety of fields including agricultural
economics, food marketing, agribusiness management,
consumer demand analysis and household economics, resource
and environmental economics, trade, development and
technical change, community development, regional
economics, public finance, labor economics, transportation
economics, and economic education. Please visit the
Department website at:
for further information.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position includes responsibilities for research and
for Extension and resident teaching, with primary
responsibilities for research and Extension teaching. It
is part of a University-wide initiative on Community-Based
Regional Economic Development that is being led by the
University of Minnesota Extension Service. The Assistant
Professor will be expected to:
(a) Develop and conduct a nationally recognized research
program in regional economics. Focus for empirical
applications could include: metro/non-metro linkages,
migration, industrial clusters, infrastructure
investment, public finance, and the design and
evaluation of economic development policies.
(b) Work with multidisciplinary teams, including regional
extension educators, to develop and support delivery of
research-based educational programs and initiatives.
These programs will help communities recognize their
comparative advantage and formulate viable, sustainable
economic development strategies. They will also inform
policy makers at local, state, regional, and national
levels on how alternative policies affect economic
development.
(c) Develop and teach a graduate level course on regional
economics.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential:
Ph.D. in agricultural economics, applied economics,
economics, regional science or a closely related field by
date of appointment.
Desired:
- Demonstrated expertise in the application of economic
theories and quantitative methods in the analysis of
regional economic problems.
- Demonstrated expertise in spatial modeling of regional
economies.
- Demonstrated success in working as part of multi-
disciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of issues of poverty and their relationship to
economic development.
- Strong record of published research.
- Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in teaching.
- Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in extension/
outreach programs.
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills for
professional and nonprofessional audiences.
- Experience in advising graduate students.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with the
professional experience and qualifications. Fringe benefits
include employee health, dental, and faculty life/
disability insurance, social security, faculty
retirement and opportunities for professional development.
STARTING DATE: April 1, 2007 or no later than August 28, 2007
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 15, 2006
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Apply online at:
and search for Requisition #140596. Cover letter and CV
must be attached online. Other required documents can be
mailed to address listed below.
A COMPLETE application must include:
1) Letter of application that explains your vision for this
position and how your career goals, training and
experience support your candidacy;
2) A complete curriculum vitae;
3) An official graduate transcript;
4) Up to three examples of written or published work; and
5) Reference letters from three individuals who can comment
on your abilities and experience.
Email inquiries about the position are welcome, but formal
application process is required. Send all materials by
November 15, 2006 to:
CONTACT: Dr. Elizabeth Davis, Search Chair
University of Minnesota
Department of Applied Economics
1994 Buford Ave., Rm 317
St. Paul, MN 55108
Email: MAILTO:edavis@umn.edu
The University of Minnesota is committed to policy that all
persons shall have equal access to its programs,
facilities, and employment without regard to race, color,
creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status,
disability, public assistance status, veteran status or
sexual orientation.
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IFO INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCH
Munich, Germany
Post-doctoral Researcher in the Economics of Innovation
(full-time)
The Ifo Institute ( www.ifo.de ) is one of the
leading economic research institutes in Germany and member
of the Leibniz Association. Its international reputation is
based on its research, service and policy advice, and on
its German and international economic surveys. As part of
the CESifo Group, Ifo works in close cooperation with the
Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich.
In line with the expansion of our research in the economics
of education and innovation and our co-operation with the
LMU, we will be making immediate appointments in our
Department of Human Capital and Innovation: Post-doctoral
Researcher in the Economics of Innovation (full-time).
JOB DESCRIPTION:
As researcher you will work in the field of the economics
of innovation with the goal of publishing results in
leading international journals and presenting papers at
academic conferences as well as the acquisition, management
and conducting of academic and policy-oriented empirical
economic research. In addition, you will work closely with
our junior researchers (doctoral candidates). The
opportunity for a second doctoral dissertation
(Habilitation) exists.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate must have an excellent doctoral
degree in economics and experience in innovation or
industrial economics or a related area of policy-oriented
empirical economic research. Proficiency in English and
very good German are also necessary.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Pay is according to the German public service pay scale
(BAT; TVL as of November). The contract is for an initial
three years. The Ifo Institute is an equal opportunity
employer.
For further information, email:
Email: MAILTO:baier@ifo.de
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please submit your application to:
CONTACT: Prof. Dr. h.c. Hans-Werner Sinn
President of the Ifo Institute
Poschingerstrasse 5
81679 Munchen
Germany
If favored, the possibility of holding interviews at the
AEA meetings in New Orleans in January is given.
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IFO INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCH
Munich, Germany
Post-doctoral Researcher in the Economics of Education
(full-time)
The Ifo Institute ( www.ifo.de ) is one of the
leading economic research institutes in Germany and member
of the Leibniz Association. Its international reputation is
based on its research, service and policy advice, and on
its German and international economic surveys. As part of
the CESifo Group, Ifo works in close cooperation with the
Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich.
In line with the expansion of our research in the economics
of education and innovation and our co-operation with the
LMU, we will be making immediate appointments in our
Department of Human Capital and Innovation: Post-doctoral
Researcher in the Economics of Education (full-time).
JOB DESCRIPTION:
As researcher you will work in the field of applied
educational economics with the goal of publishing results
in leading international journals and presenting papers at
academic conferences as well as the acquisition, management
and conducting of academic and policy-oriented empirical
economic research. In addition, you will work closely with
our junior researchers (doctoral candidates). The
opportunity for a second doctoral dissertation
(Habilitation) exists.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate must have an excellent doctoral
degree in economics and experience in educational or
labour-market economics or a related area of policy-
oriented empirical economic research. Proficiency in
English and very good German are also necessary.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Pay is according to the German public service pay scale
(BAT; TVL as of November). The contract is for an initial
three years. The Ifo Institute is an equal opportunity
employer.
For further information, email:
Email: MAILTO:baier@ifo.de
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please submit your application to:
CONTACT: Prof. Dr. h.c. Hans-Werner Sinn
President of the Ifo Institute
Poschingerstrasse 5
81679 Munchen
Germany
If favored, the possibility of holding interviews at the
AEA meetings in New Orleans in January is given.
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IFO INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCH
Munich, Germany
Two Research Associates and Doctoral Students
in the Economics of Education
The Ifo Institute ( www.ifo.de ) is one of the
leading economic research institutes in Germany and member
of the Leibniz Association. Its international reputation is
based on its research, service and policy advice, and on
its German and international economic surveys. As part of
the CESifo Group, Ifo works in close cooperation with the
Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich.
In line with the expansion of our research in the economics
of education and innovation and our co-operation with the
LMU, we will be making immediate appointments in our
Department of Human Capital and Innovation: Two Research
Associates and Doctoral Students in the Economics of
Education.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
As a doctoral student, you will have the opportunity to
write your dissertation in the field of economics. Further
tasks are supporting the department head (Prof. Wossmann) in
teaching activities in economics, especially educational
economics, at the LMU or work on department projects in
educational economics.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidates must have an excellent degree in
economics. Proficiency in English and decent German are
also necessary. Knowledge of educational economics and/or
empirical microeconomics are desirable.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
The positions are for half of the normal working hours and
pay is according to the German public service pay scale
(half of BAT IIa; TVL as of November). The contracts are
for an initial two years. The Ifo Institute is an equal
opportunity employer.
For further information, email:
Email: MAILTO:baier@ifo.de
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please submit your application to:
CONTACT: Prof. Dr. h.c. Hans-Werner Sinn
President of the Ifo Institute
Poschingerstrasse 5
81679 Munchen
Germany
If favored, the possibility of holding interviews at the
AEA meetings in New Orleans in January is given.
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