FAIR is hiring student assistants
FAIR is looking for two students to support the centre with finance and accounting tasks, as well as centre coordination. FAIR is part of the Department of Economics and has approximately 40 employees.
Join our administrative team at FAIR as we seek student assistants for two distinct roles:
- Student Assistant for Finance and Accounting
- Student Assistant for Centre Coordination
We're searching for self-driven, responsible individuals who thrive in high-pressure environments. You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in an active research environment, gaining unique insights into our research activities.
The workload will vary, with an estimated commitment of approximately 10 hours per week. We prefer candidates who can work for FAIR over an extended period. The engagement will be for one year, with the possibility of extension for up to a total of 3 years. The working language is Norwegian, but communication with researchers will often be in English. Training will be provided.
Detailed information about both positions and the application procedure can be found below.
STUDENT ASSISTANT FOR finance and accounting
The candidate will primarily work alongside a project controller at FAIR. The tasks include a mix of simple routine tasks (such as approving time sheets) and more demanding controller tasks such as experiment settlements and travel reimbursements.
Job responsibilities:
- Control and accounting of travel expenses and other reimbursements.
- Control and accounting related to hospitality and incoming invoices.
- Approval of time sheets.
- Follow-up on fee payments.
- Control of experiment settlements and documentation.
- Other ongoing administrative tasks.
It is a prerequisite that the candidate has good data skills, is proficient in using Excel, and has a good understanding of finance.
STUDENT ASSISTANT FOR CENTRE COORDINATION
The selected candidate will primarily work alongside a centre coordinator at FAIR. You will mainly focus on supporting the center with event coordination, communication, and various administrative tasks.
Job responsibilities:
- Assisting in organizing workshops, breakfast meetings, seminars, etc.
- Designing weekly newsletters and managing social media platforms.
- Updating and creating content for the Centre's website.
- Maintaining and updating the Cristin publication tracking system.
- Welcoming and facilitating for guests.
- Handling other ongoing administrative tasks.
How to apply
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Start date: as soon as possible.
Please send your application (role you're applying for, a brief cover letter, CV, transcript of records, and any certificates) to fair@nhh.no. Applications will be processed continuously, and suitable candidates will be invited for interviews.
Application deadline: September 21, 2023.
For questions, please contact fair@nhh.no.