The Hebrew University of Jerusalem or the Technion
Tenure Track Position in Empirical Legal Studies

The Center for Empirical Studies of Decision Making and the Law invites applications for a tenure track position in empirical legal studies at the Hebrew University or the Technion. The position is open to all academic ranks starting from lecturer to full professor.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The position will be partially funded by a grant from the Israel Science Foundation, as part of its Israel Centers of Research Excellence (I-Core) program. It is in the Center for Empirical Studies of Decision Making and the Law, a joint center founded by the Hebrew University and the Technion.

The candidate selected will be appointed as a full time faculty member in one of the faculties that are affiliated with the Center: the Faculty of Law; the School of Education, the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Business School at the Hebrew University; or the Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Management at the Technion. Joint appointments will also be considered given the appropriate credentials. All appointments to academic positions depend on approval by the Center, the relevant academic unit(s) and the administration of the hiring institution.

Aside from the regular benefits associated with a tenure track position at an Israeli research university, the chosen candidate will receive a personal research grant of about NIS 160,000 a year that will be renewed until the end of the academic year 2017/8 (and possibly later, depending on the beginning of his or her appointment). In addition, the candidate selected will have access to Center resources that help fund international conferences, workshops, etc.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications for an academic appointment in the academic year 2014-2015 should be submitted by 31 July 2013.

Applicants should submit:
1) A cover letter describing their research interests and research plans for the coming years.
2) An updated curriculum vitae and list of publications.
3) Names and contact details of possible recommenders.

Applications should be sent to Prof. Ilana Ritov: ilana.ritov@mail.huji.ac.il