Professor in Operations Research

About the position

NHH in Bergen, Norway, invites applications for a position as Professor in Operations Research at the Department of Business and Management Science.

The Department of Business and Management Science delivers teaching and supervision in NHH’s programs at the bachelor, master and PhD levels, as well as executive programs. The department has high ambitions in terms of research and offers a stimulating work environment. The main activities are organised in five broad research areas: i) Managerial Economics and Business Strategy ii) Business Taxation iii) Asset Management and Risk Analysis iv) Energy Markets, Resource Management and Sustainability v) Shipping, Logistics and Operations Management. The department is multi-disciplinary, and the research covers both empirical and theoretical inquiries. For more information, please consult our webpage.

The department aims to strengthen its capacity in operations research. A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to publish in high quality scientific outlets, supervise PhD-students and manage research projects. Candidates are expected to contribute to the success of one of the research centres CSL (Centre for Shipping and Logistic) or ENE (Energy, Natural Resources and Environment). The department is partner in several large, technology-oriented projects that focus on logistics, energy transition and sustainability, such as CityFreight, MarTrans, HyValue and NTRANS. A proven ability to interact and collaborate with the business community is appreciated.

The person appointed to the position must be able to teach the decision modelling course, BED4 in NHH’s Bachelor Program in Economics and Business Administration. The Department also needs to strengthen its teaching capacity in mathematics, statistics and programming at the bachelor’s level as well as in supply chain-, optimisation- and business analytics courses at the master’s level. 

The principal teaching language in the Bachelor Program in Economics and Business Administration is Norwegian. Proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is therefore strongly emphasised.

The position involves teaching on average two courses per year as well as some graduate supervision. Teaching quality and the ability to engage large classes is an important criterion. This will be evaluated through documented evidence of previous teaching experience in a recognised academic program, interaction with students, and student evaluations.

The candidate appointed to the position is expected to interact and cooperate on research with colleagues, attending faculty seminars, taking part in recruitment processes, and other activities that aim to strengthen the research and social environment at NHH and the department.

Applicants must have a PhD degree from a recognised business school or university. In the assessment of applicants, international experience and qualifications will be emphasised. In the event of equivalent qualifications, female applicants will be given preference.

NHH offers

• a competitive salary that is negotiable within the state salary scale. The salary will depend both on the level of competence and length of service. External research grants and teaching in executive programs may offer exceptional candidates opportunities for supplementing the base salary
• a favorable membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK) and good welfare benefits such as parental leave
• research funds for traveling and conference participation and a bonus system for publication in top international journals (up to NOK 200 000)
• opportunity to apply for research leave. The period of entitlement for six months’ research leave is six semesters and 12 semesters for a year's leave

Note that public health care, public schooling for children, and most other public services are free in Norway. The city of Bergen has a mild, coastal climate and offers rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities - as well as a family-friendly environment (explore visitnorway.com).

General information

The appointee must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time.

At NHH we value effective communication and expect our permanent faculty to have good language skills in both Norwegian and English. Norwegian will normally be the language of administration and teaching. In the case an appointed candidate does not initially have full Norwegian or Scandinavian language proficiency, the appointee is expected to master Norwegian at the B2 level (The Common European Framework) within three years of appointment. NHH regularly offers courses in Norwegian for international employees.

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

The application should contain details of the applicant's scientific and pedagogical education and work experience. In addition, the applicant should provide an overview and assessment of the applicants' teaching experience and documentation of teaching quality. The application and enclosed documentation, including a CV, a list of publications, certificates with grades, a teaching portfolio, and any other relevant documentation should be submitted through the Jobbnorge online portal. A maximum of 15 publications and working papers should also be attached for evaluation. To open the application, please click 'Apply for this job'. For English version, go to the menu at the top right side.

Two or three reference letters (in PDF) must be submitted by the referees directly to NHH at hr-references@nhh.no, within 15 December 2024.

In accordance with §25 (2) of the Freedom of Information Act, information about the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to have his/her name entered on the list of applicants. The applicant will be notified if his/her request is not respected.

Enquiries about the position should be directed to:

• Head of Department, Professor Jarle Møen, jarle.moen@nhh.no, phone +47 55959612
• Administration Manager, Kristin Reichel Teigland, kristin.teigland@nhh.no, phone +47 55959431
• Head of CSL, Professor Stein Wallace, stein.wallace@nhh.no, phone +47 97725585

Deadline for applications is 15 December 2024. This date also applies to the submission of publications/written work.