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Position announcement: Post-Doctoral position, Department of Economic History, Institutions and World Economy, University of BarcelonaThe Department of Economic History, Institutions and World Economy of the University of Barcelona invites applications for a three- year Post-Doctoral position, to start in September 2016. Fields of interest are Economic History; Development; Growth; and Area Studies.Applicants are expected to show outstanding commitment to research and must have obtained a PhD when taking up the position.The School offers a Graduate Program –PhD and MSc- in Economic History, partially taught in English, an entirely English-taught Graduate Program -PhD and MSc- in Economics; a MSc in Internationalization (Economic, Commercial, Legal and Political Aspects), partially taught in English; as well as undergraduate degrees in Economics and Business. The School coordinates its research activities through the platform UB Economics (http://www.ub.edu/ubeconomics). Specific information about the Department can be found at: http://www.ub.edu/histeco/eng/inici.htmSuccessful applicants will be expected to teach in English in the undergraduate and postgraduate programs – Economic History; Economic Development; Area Studies-, to develop independent research programs achieving international recognition, and to be involved in the Department and School research activities. Scheduled teaching load is the equivalent to two groups.Application InstructionsInterested candidates should send the following documentation by e-mail to Ms. Marta Serra, Secretary of the Department, at martaserra@ub.edu:-Cover letter-CV-Up to three letters of recommendation-A copy of the Job Market Paper as well as of any other relevant research output.The deadline for applications is December 22, 2015. The Search Committee will request shortlisted candidates to be available for interviews and the presentation of a research paper at the Department.For inquiries on the process please contact Dr. Alfonso Herranz-Loncán, alfonso.herranz@ub.edu