Professorship in Applied Microeconomics (Open Rank)

Economicsnetwork; Freiburg; Vor Ort; CHF 160.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Fribourg invites applications for a Professorship in Applied Microeconomics (Open Rank) at the Department of Economics. The appointee will teach courses in French and English at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels, and supervise theses across programmes. A strong research profile in applied microeconomics is essential.

Fluency in French is required, with German knowledge (B1) expected within two years. Open rank per statutes; anticipated start in Aug/Sep 2027.

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in economics or a related field is required.
• Excellent research record in applied microeconomics.
• Strong teaching skills and ability to supervise Bachelor/Master theses.

Aufgaben

• Teach courses in French and English at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels.
• Two courses in Microeconomics in French at the Bachelor’s level.
• Contribute to research in applied microeconomics and related fields.
• Supervise theses at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels.

Kenntnisse

Teaching in French and English

Research excellence

Supervise theses

Fluency in French

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in economics

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Fribourg (Switzerland) invites applications for a Professorship in Applied Microeconomics (Open Rank) at the Department of Economics. The expected start date is August 1 or September 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach courses in French and English at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels. Two courses will be given in French in Microeconomics at the Bachelor’s level. The research profile as well as offered Master courses should fall within applied microeconomics. Possible areas include, for example, labour economics, health economics, education economics, competition, personnel economics, or innovation economics. The position includes one 100% doctoral assistant.

The successful candidate must have a doctorate (Ph.D.) in economics or a related field, and demonstrate an excellent research record in applied microeconomics, strong teaching skills, and the ability to supervise theses at the Bachelor’s and Master’s level. The University of Fribourg is bilingual (French/German). Fluency in French is required and knowledge of German (oral level B1) is expected. If this is not the case, it must be acquired within two years of taking up the position.

Conditions and Context

The position is open rank, in accordance with University statutes. The University offers attractive working conditions and a competitive salary.

Seeking to promote an equitable representation of women and men, the University strongly encourages applications from women. Having signed the CoARA declaration, the University of Fribourg emphasizes qualitative assessment of academic achievement.

Application and Contacts

Candidates should submit a complete application package (motivation letter, CV, list of publications, teaching evaluations, administrative experience, third-party funding, research and teaching statement, three references, and three representative publications) by 21.09.2026 to [e-mail].

Additional information can be obtained from Prof. Dr. Berno Büchel using [e-mail].