About Hanken School of Economics

Hanken School of Economics is one of the leading business schools in the Nordic region with campuses in Helsinki and Vaasa, Finland. The university offers internationally recognized Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, Executive MBA, and Executive Development programmes. Hanken is triple accredited by AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS, and is known for excellence in research, innovation, sustainability, and strong collaboration with the global business community.

Position Overview

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should satisfy the following requirements according to the level applied for:

• PhD (or near completion for Assistant Professor) in Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Machine Learning, Econometrics, Applied Mathematics, Quantitative Economics, Management Science, or related field.
• Strong research potential with publications in internationally recognized journals.
• Ability to teach Business Analytics and related quantitative subjects.
• Excellent research, teaching, and communication skills.
• Commitment to institutional service and societal impact.
• Fluency in English and Swedish is required, with teaching responsibilities including Swedish.
• Senior-level applicants should demonstrate academic leadership, international recognition, external research funding success, and PhD supervision experience.

Selection Process

The recruitment process generally includes:

• Screening of online applications.
• Evaluation of research achievements and academic publications.
• Assessment of teaching portfolio and academic impact.
• Online interview for shortlisted candidates.
• On-campus interview and research presentation for final candidates.
• Final appointment based on academic excellence and tenure-track evaluation criteria.

Who Can Apply?

Applications are welcome from:

• Early-career researchers applying for Assistant Professor.
• Experienced researchers applying for Associate Professor.
• Internationally recognized academics applying for Full Professor.
• Researchers specializing in Business Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistics, Econometrics, Quantitative Economics, or related quantitative disciplines.
• International applicants meeting the language and academic requirements.

Why Apply?

• Join one of the leading business schools in Northern Europe.
• Work within an internationally recognized Tenure Track System.
• Competitive university salary with healthcare and pension benefits.
• Research start-up funding opportunities.
• International collaborative research environment.
• Opportunity to supervise doctoral researchers.
• Access to modern research facilities.
• Strong support for research, travel, and teaching development.
• Triple-accredited business school with global recognition.
• Excellent career progression opportunities through tenure evaluations.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their application online through the Hanken recruitment portal.

The application should include:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Personal Statement
• Publication List
• Teaching Portfolio
• Selected Research Publications (where applicable)
• Reference Letters (Assistant Professor applicants)

Applications must be submitted in English before the deadline.

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