Professorship in Economics
Universität Zürich

Temporary, Permanent

Full Time

Published: 2026-01-09

Zürich (Schweiz)

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Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics

Professorship in Economics

The Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics of the University of Zurich invites applications for a

Professorship in Economics

Applications are invited for a position as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor, starting Spring 2027.

The position is open to any field in Economics. The University of Zurich mainly aims at attracting leading international researchers with an outstanding research record and potential who are willing to contribute to its development and to strengthening its reputation as a future-oriented university with excellence in research, promotion of young researchers and innovative research-based teaching.

Candidates applying for Assistant Professorship should hold a Ph.D. degree in Economics and have an excellent record of academic achievements. Candidates applying for Associate or Full Professorship should have an excellent research record and strong teaching skills both at the undergraduate and the graduate levels. The performance evaluation will be undertaken in line with DORA and the Open Science Policy of the University of Zurich.

The position involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. The language of instruction is either German or English.

The University of Zurich is an equal opportunity employer and strives to increase the percentage of women in leading positions. Therefore, qualified female researchers are encouraged to apply.

Please submit your application including motivation letter, CV, publication list, research and teaching statement as well as a diversity and inclusion statement https://www.facultyhiring.oec.uzh.ch/position/54394881.

Documents should be addressed to Prof. Dr. Harald Gall; Dean of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics; University of Zurich; Switzerland.

The screening of applications will start 1st March 2026, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.