Faculty of Business and Economics

Full Professor (W3)

in Business and Economics

We are seeking qualified applicants for teaching and research in a branch of Economics, such as International Macroeconomics, International Economic Policy, Industrial Economics, or Innovation Economics. Particularly desirable is international, high-level research with a quantitative approach in an area that will contribute substantially towards the integration of Business and Economics with the Engineering and Natural Sciences within the framework of our Faculty’s intended “cluster” formation. In line with our University’s mission of becoming an “Integrated Technical University”, the following clusters are planned: “Energy, Environment, Mobility, and Logistics”, “Globalization: Firms, Countries, and Technology”, “High-Tech Innovation and Entrepreneurship”, “Supply Chain Management”, and “Management, Technology, and Ethics”. These clusters will form areas of specialization within the Master of Science degree programmes offered by our Faculty. Teaching will be directed primarily towards students in Industrial Engineering programmes. The successful candidate will be expected to teach “Macroeconomics” within the mandatory area of the Faculty’s degree programmes. The starting date is as soon as possible.

A Ph.D. degree is required; additionally, Habilitation (post-doctoral lecturing qualification), an exemplary record of research achievement as an assistant / an associate / a junior professor or university researcher and/or an outstanding career outside academia are highly desirable. Ability in and commitment to teaching are essential. German is not necessary to begin with, but will be expected as a teaching language within the first 5 years.

The application should include supporting documents regarding success in teaching.

The RWTH Aachen aims to increase the number of women in areas in which they are under-represented, thus women are strongly encouraged to apply. For further information please see: http://www.rwth-aachen.de/equality

The RWTH Aachen aims to integrate persons with disabilities, thus persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. For further information please see: http://www.rwth-aachen.de/disabilities

Please send a cover letter stating research aims and a CV to: