Assistant Professor in Macroeconomics

European University Institute; Monza; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading research university in Italy is inviting applications for a Full-time Assistant Professorship in Macroeconomics. The role includes developing research, teaching postgraduate students, and contributing to departmental administration. Candidates should possess a strong research profile, whether completing or having completed their PhD, and demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.

Competenze

• Candidates should have a promising research profile.
• Ability to maintain a high national and international publication profile.

Mansioni

• Develop and lead research in macroeconomics.
• Teach effectively to postgraduate students.
• Attract research students and provide supervision.

Conoscenze

Research skills

Teaching skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Formazione

PhD in Economics or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

The Department of Economics at the European University Institute (EUI) invites applications for a Full-time Assistant Professorship in Macroeconomics and related applied fields.

The European University Institute at a glance: We are an international organisation set up in 1972; a research university focusing exclusively on post-graduate, doctoral, and post-doctoral studies, and advanced research; located in the hills overlooking the city of Florence, Italy. The Institute also hosts the Historical Archives of the European Union.

More on our Institution: https://www.eui.eu/About

The Institute is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to balanced gender, geographical and minority representation.

Qualifications/Requirements

Candidates should have a very promising research profile. This means either of the following:

• If a candidate is set to complete the PhD in 2025, we expect them to have an excellent academic job market paper and at least one additional academic paper. This work should have the potential for publication in top field or general interest academic journals.
• If a candidate has completed their PhD some time ago, we expect a profile with a number of academic papers at a more advanced stage in the publication process (i.e., submitted to academic journals or in revise and resubmit), commensurate with the academic age of the candidate.

Research Responsibilities

• To develop and lead research in the fields mentioned in the profile;
• To promote the integration of their research with other research interests within the Department of Economics as well as interdisciplinary research with the other Departments and Centres of the EUI; candidates are invited to consider the research priorities and existing research projects of the Department of Economics (eui.eu);
• To maintain a high national and international profile of publications in internationally recognised journals;
• To acquire research funding on an individual basis and in collaboration with others.

Teaching and Supervision

• To teach effectively postgraduate students both in introductory and research seminars;
• To attract research students to the EUI and provide co-supervision.

Administration

• To make a significant contribution to the promotion of the EUI, and to contribute to the transition of EUI alumni into professional and academic careers;
• To make the best use of their research budget and try to supplement it with outside funding;
• To contribute fully to the general life of the Department and the Institute;
• To contribute to the promotion of cultural diversity in the Department and the EUI

The vacancy notice is V/PR/ECO/2/2025 (pdf). Interested applicants should apply through the online form. The application form asks for personal data and two referees who are not members of the EUI professorial staff.

Application Materials

• CV: a short CV of maximum 5 pages including education, professional experience, prizes and other major achievements.
• List of publications
• Research project: should correspond to the profile, specify objectives and scope, relate to work already undertaken and published. Preferably in English, up to 2000 words.

Deadline for receipt of applications: 3 November 2025.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Education, and Administrative
• Industries: Research Services, Higher Education, and International Affairs

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