Professors of Statistics

We are looking for one to two professors of Statistics for permanent positions at the School of Business.

Subject area

The subject area for this position is Statistics.

Background

Örebro University is seeking one to two professors of Statistics to strengthen and expand our research. Research in the Department of Statistics is mainly focused on Bayesian Statistics with applications in Economics and Finance, as well as Survey Methodology. Formally, and based on a close collaboration, the Departments of Statistics and Economics constitutes a joint research environment with cross-disciplinary research groups in wellbeing and health economics; entrepreneurship, globalization and institutions; macro- and financial econometrics (MAFE) and statistics (stat@oru). In addition, the department benefits from a close collaboration with Statistics Sweden. We are looking for candidates whose expertise can, in particular, strengthen the MAFE and stat@oru groups, and who can also take on a leadership role.

Education in the Department of Statistics spans the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. In addition to the Bachelor's Programme in Statistics, courses are offered in, among others, the Programme for Business and Economics. At the master's level, a two-year study programme in statistics is offered which has been awarded the 'European Master in Official Statistics' (EMOS) label by Eurostat. The department also offers courses in the Master's Programme in Economics and Econometrics, and the Master's Programme in Finance.

In addition to Statistics and Economics, Örebro University School of Business hosts the departments of Business Administration and Informatics. The Business School is accredited by AACSB, the largest accreditation body and network for business schools globally - an achievement accomplished only by five per cent of the world's 16,000 business schools.

Duties and responsibilities

As a rule, a professor at Örebro University spends the bulk of their working hours on research. They are also expected to work actively to bring in external research grants to the subject, take overall responsibility for its research activities, and monitor developments within the subject field internationally. A professor is expected to be involved at all three levels of higher education and to communicate and collaborate around their own and the department's research activities.

A professor is moreover expected, within the scope of their employment, to make themselves available for executive and administrative assignments at the university.

The professorships are aimed at strengthening the research in Statistics. We particularly welcome candidates whose research focuses on Bayesian Statistics, Econometrics, Time Series Analysis and/or Survey Statistics. We are seeking individuals with the vision and potential to drive the development in the subject. As two professors are being recruited, the aim is for the appointments to have complementary research profiles and, taken together, to strengthen the breadth of Statistics at Örebro University across the areas listed above.

Qualifications and assessment criteria

To see the job advertisement in its entirety, visit: https://www.oru.se/english/career/available-positions/

Information

These positions are permanent and full-time. At Örebro University, salary depends on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.

For more information about the position, contact Erik Löfmarck (Head of School) at +462019301029 or email: erik.lofmarck@oru.se.

At Örebro University, we expect each member of staff to be open to development and change; take responsibility for their work and performance; demonstrate a keen interest in collaboration and contribute to development; as well as show respect for others by adopting a constructive and professional approach.

Örebro University actively pursues equal opportunities and gender equality as well as a work environment characterised by openness, trust and respect. We value the qualities that diversity adds to our operations.

Örebro University aims to improve the gender balance among professors and especially encourages female candidates to apply.

Application

The application is made online. Click the button "Apply" to begin the application procedure. For the application to be complete, the following electronic documents must be included:

Covering letter, outlining how you believe you can contribute to the continued development of Örebro University

CV with a relevant description of your overall qualifications and experience

Teaching portfolio (as instructed in https://www.oru.se/globalassets/inforum-en/key_documents/human-resources/template-for-teaching-portfolio.pdf)

Research portfolio

Publication list

Relevant scientific publications (maximum of 10 and in full-text format)

Copies of relevant course/degree certificates and references verifying eligibility and criteria met

Only documents written in Swedish, English, Norwegian and Danish can be reviewed. More information for applicants will be found on our career site: https://www.oru.se/english/career/available-positions/applicants-and-external-experts/

The application deadline is February 1, 2027. We look forward to receiving your application!

After the application deadline, no supplements can be made electronically. If you have scientific publications that cannot be attached electronically to the application, please refer to these in your application and contact hr@oru.se.

As we have already made our choices in terms of external collaboration partners and marketing efforts for this recruitment process, we decline any contact with recruitment agencies and advertisers.

As directed by the National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), we are required to deposit one file copy of the application documents, excluding publications, for a period of two years after the appointment decision has gained legal force.