ERN Professional Announcements and Job Openings, 02/14/2008
February 15, 2008.
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February 14, 2008
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INTENSIVE COURSES IN CGE * Course Announcement
MODELING
UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND * PhD Scholarships
BUSINESS SCHOOL
VIRGINIA TECH * Transitioning Ph.D
Program: Economics to
Careers in Finance
INDIANA UNIVERSITY * Faculty Position
in Economics
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ECOMOD MODELING SCHOOL - AMERICAS
INTENSIVE COURSES IN CGE MODELING
March 31 - April 4, 2008
Washington DC - USA
We are pleased to inform you that the EcoMod Network is
organizing two intensive five-day courses on general
equilibrium modeling with GAMS in Washington DC on March 31 -
April 4, 2008.
Details and online registration are available on:
COURSES:
The following courses will be provided simultaneously:
- Practical CGE Modeling with GAMS: Intensive course in
general equilibrium modeling at the introductory level.
For those who have little or no experience in modeling or
in GAMS.
- Advanced Techniques in CGE Modeling with GAMS: Intensive
course at the advanced level: the course will focus on
multinational and multisectoral general equilibrium
modeling with imperfect competition and intertemporal
dynamics. This course is only accessible to the EcoMod
alumni, or to those who have sufficient experience in
general equilibrium modeling and in GAMS.
EcoMod courses use a unique, integrated and practical
approach to model building. Participants actually build the
models step-by-step with guidance from instructors: from
small to large scale and from simple to complex structure.
The training is fully practical and provides 'hands-on'
experience through intensive use of exercises on the
computer.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
For further information please contact:
CONTACT: Ms Theresa Leary
EcoMod Network
Email: MAILTO:Theresa.Leary@EcoMod.Net
Web: www.ecomod.net
Tel: +1 413 586 3203
Fax: +1 413 517 0900
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THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND BUSINESS SCHOOL
PhD Scholarships
The University of Auckland Business School is New Zealand's
leading business school. It is home to the highest number
of A rated, internationally ranked researchers of any
business school in New Zealand. Also, The University of
Auckland is the only New Zealand university to be ranked
among the world's top 50, and in the latest Mercer Human
Resource Consulting quality of living survey, the city of
Auckland was ranked 5th in the world.
PHD SCHOLARSHIPS:
The University of Auckland Business School has a number of
PhD Scholarships available for students who will commence
their studies in 2008. Each scholarship is for three years.
Each year the recipient will receive NZ$25,000 plus tuition
fees. Additionally, part-time teaching appointments are
available for scholarship holders.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The scholarships will be awarded based on the applicant's
potential to conduct PhD research at a world class level.
Applications from any business discipline or economics are
invited. The application deadline is 31 March 2008 for
those intending to begin in semester 2 of 2008.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications can be downloaded from:
www.postgraduate.business.auckland.ac.nz
For additional information, contact:
CONTACT: Dr John Montgomery
Postgraduate and Research Manager
Email: MAILTO:john.montgomery@auckland.ac.nz
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TRANSITIONING ECONOMICS Ph.D.s
TO
ACADEMIC CAREERS IN FINANCE
Virginia Tech, Pamplin College of Business
The Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech is pleased
to announce an AACSB-endorsed program to train Ph.D.s in
Economics for tenure-track positions in Finance.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The eight-week/320-contact-hour residential program from
June 1, 2008 to August 1, 2008 provides:
- Courses in the main fields of Finance.
- Training in business school pedagogy.
- Training in research methodology and the development of
research topics.
PROGRAM BENEFITS:
Having successfully completed the program, the graduating
candidate will be deemed academically qualified by AACSB
International (the Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business) to transition to a tenure-track
career in Finance.
PROGRAM COSTS:
The payback period on the all-inclusive program cost of
$39,500 is approximately one year based on the differential
between average starting salaries in Finance and Economics.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT:
A doctoral degree in Economics from an accredited program.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
Visit the Finance Track of Virginia Tech's Post-Doctoral
Bridge to Business Program at:
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Bloomington, IN
A0 General Economics and Teaching: General
The Department of Economics is seeking a full-time multi-
year non-tenure track lecturer to be a member of a team
that teaches our undergraduate introductory economics
classes, beginning in August 2008.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The candidate would be expected to teach two large sections
per semester of either Economics 201 (Introduction to
Microeconomics) or E202 (Introduction to Macroeconomics).
In addition, the candidate would teach one other small
undergraduate class per semester.
The preferred candidate will have a Ph.D. in economics and
teaching experience at the college level. This is a
regular, full-time 10-month position. The salary is
commensurate with experience. Summer teaching for
additional salary would also be an option pending the
candidate's interest and department budget.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received
by April 1, 2008. Send letter of application, resume, and
three letters of reference. We strongly encourage
applications from women and minorities. Indiana University
is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
CONTACT: Gerhard Glomm
Dept. of Economics
Indiana University, Wylie 105
Bloomington, IN 47405
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