Professorship Economics (m/f/d)- Universität zu Köln

University of Cologne; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading German university is seeking a Professor of Economics (W2) to contribute to the research agenda and teach within its top-ranked WiSo-Faculty. The ideal candidate will have a distinguished publication record and demonstrate a commitment to research excellence. The position offers an academic environment with career development opportunities, available from July 2026.

Leistungen

Career development opportunities

Support services for dual-career couples

Family-friendly working conditions

Qualifikationen

• Candidates should have a strong research profile aligned with the ECONtribute Cluster.
• Experience in applied, quantitative, public, or international economics is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to the research agenda of the ECONtribute Cluster.
• Participate in management and academic administration of the WiSo-Faculty.
• Engage in high-quality teaching within the faculty's programs.

Kenntnisse

Track record of outstanding publications in economics

Strong commitment to research excellence

Ability to offer high-quality teaching

Ausbildung

Relevant PhD or equivalent in Economics

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Professorship Economics (W2) (m/f/d) – University of Cologne, Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences (WiSo-Faculty).

The University of Cologne is one of the oldest and largest universities in Germany, with six faculties and an internationally outstanding research profile. The WiSo-Faculty is consistently top-ranked in research and teaching. The professorship is part of the Cluster of Excellence ECONtribute: Markets & Public Policy, jointly run by the Universities of Cologne and Bonn and funded by the DFG.

Your Tasks

The professorship (W2, tenured) contributes to the overall research agenda of the ECONtribute Cluster and the WiSo-Faculty, and participates in the management of the Cluster and the academic administration of the WiSo-Faculty. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching excellence in the WiSo-Faculty’s programs and engage in related activities within the Cluster.

Your Profile

We invite applications from outstanding scholars in economics from all fields, including applied, quantitative, public, or international economics. Candidates should have a track record of outstanding publications in economics and a strong commitment to research excellence. The research profile should align with the ECONtribute Cluster of Excellence. Ideally, candidates also have demonstrated the ability to offer high-quality teaching in economics at different levels.

Our Offer

The University of Cologne offers a stimulating academic environment, career development opportunities, and support services for dual-career couples and family-friendly working conditions. The position is available from July 2026 or based on mutual agreement. Formal requirements are detailed in Section 36 of the Hochschulgesetz (HG NRW). The teaching load is typically nine semester hours per week (two 90-minute courses per semester).

Equal Opportunities

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Women are favored in accordance with LGG NRW. Applications from all suitable candidates are welcome regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, and personal identity.

Position Details

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance and Sales

Industries: Higher Education

Location

Bonn / Cologne region, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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