Full Professor Banking & Finance

EURAXESS Ireland; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 83,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Utrecht University School of Economics invites applications for a Chair in Banking and Finance. The appointee will advance research aligned with UU themes, contribute to education, and promote an inclusive academic environment.

The role includes supervising PhD candidates and mentoring researchers, while engaging with external funding opportunities. The successful candidate will hold a doctorate in finance or economics, have an outstanding publication record, and demonstrate leadership across

Qualifications

• PhD in finance or economics required.
• Proven track record with publications in international journals and citations.
• Experience in leadership, mentoring, and attracting external funding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-level research in banking and finance.
• Supervise PhD candidates and post-doctoral researchers.
• Teach in Bachelors/Master programs and executive education.
• Provide leadership to research groups and collaborations; seek external funding.

Skills

Strong research

Research leadership

Fundraising

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in finance or economics

Job description

Organisation/Company Utrecht University Research Field Economics » Banking Economics » Financial science Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 1 Nov 2026 - 22:59 (UTC) Country Netherlands Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Not Applicable Hours Per Week 40.0 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) is a young and growing Economics department. The position of the Chair in Banking and Finance contributes to the (inter)national reputation and profile of U.S.E. in line with its multidisciplinary vision on research, teaching, and impact in the area of banking and finance. The Chair plays a crucial role in strengthening the international research profile and expertise of U.S.E. and its Finance section.
Your job
The main goal of the Chair in Banking and Finance is to further advance research (aligned with the relevant UU strategic themes, mainly “Institutions for Open Societies ” and/or “Pathways to Sustainability ”), and education in the relevant fields of expertise. Apart from their own research, we expect the Chair to play a stimulating role in the USE research community; to promote a research environment in line with USE’s aims for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion; and to attract external research funding through grants and/or consulting. Additional duties include supervision of PhD Candidates and mentoring of (Post-Doctoral) researchers resulting in state-of-the-art PhD-manuscripts and publications, and the transfer of knowledge to society by organizing events (such as conferences and workshops). Teaching of the chair will connect the field with other relevant disciplines, in line with U.S.E.’s Real World Perspective. Cooperation with other USE sections and other departments and faculties within UU in teaching and research is strongly encouraged. The tasks and responsibilities of the Chair will include:

• Performing and encouraging scientific research in the field of Banking and Finance;
• Supervision of PhD students and post-Doctoral researchers;
• Participating in education in the U.S.E. Bachelor and Master programs, as well as executive education;
• Leadership in contributing to the research and teaching climate, including stimulating and supervising multidisciplinary research and teaching;
• Contributing to the financial sustainability of U.S.E., including active participation in external fundraising.

The person we are looking for is a passionate and creative academic with a strong background in finance and a genuine interest in Banking and Finance. Given the current developments in this field, knowledge/research on digital/data science and AI, and the impact upon Finance – including its role for enabling societal transitions - is highly valued. We expect the chair to have a vision on the impact of data and societal transitions on finance and the financial industry. The person should be able to integrate digital knowledge in courses in the academic Finance master programs.
The ideal candidate for this position has a strong publication record and teaching experience in the field of Banking and/or Finance. The candidate is also willing and able to reach out to researchers active in other fields, such as economics and management. This requires an open and inquisitive mind, and a willingness to experiment and explore new avenues and methods in research and academic teaching. We anticipate that the candidate is willing and able to communicate complex scientific results and insights to an audience of policy makers, societal stakeholders, and the wider public; proven ability in this respect is considered a plus.
The following profile will be expected of the chair holder:

• A doctorate in the field of finance or economics;
• A strong track record in research, as demonstrated among others by publications in internationally recognised journals, a high number of citations, and preferably membership of policy advisor bodies (e.g. CEPR, NBER, etc);
• Impact in the field, as demonstrated by e.g. editorial roles, conference organisation, invited talks or keynote lectures, engagement with policy or professional organisations, or other forms of societal or academic impact;
• An interest in and commitment to multidisciplinary research and collaboration across disciplinary boundaries;
• Significant experience in academic leadership, demonstrated, for example, through leadership roles, the development of teams or research programmes, mentoring and supporting colleagues, or other contributions to an inclusive, socially safe and collaborative academic environment, together with a clear vision on academic leadership;
• Enthusiasm and commitment to the further development of research and teaching in banking and/or Finance from a multidisciplinary perspective within UU;
• Ability to acquire external funding;
• Fluency in English; ability to communicate in Dutch is preferred.

Additional Information

• an employment contract for 12 months with the prospect of a permanent employment contract;
• a working week of 28- 40 hours and a gross monthly salary between € 7.475 and €10.815 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale H2 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU));
• 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.

In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University also offers a range of its own schemes for employees. This includes arrangements for professional development , various types of leave, and options for sports and cultural activities . You can also tailor your employment conditions through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage you to keep investing in your personal and professional development. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University .

Selection process

At Utrecht University, we strive to be a place where everyone feels at home. We value colleagues with different backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including differences in culture, religion or ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability and age. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute. Read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion . If you have any questions about accessibility, for example regarding your workplace Adam Smith Hall , the application process or your work, please contact us via our HR contact page .
A valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is required for this position. This will be requested as part of the application process.
Knowledge security screening can be part of the selection procedures of academic staff. We do this, among other things, to prevent the unwanted transfer of sensitive knowledge and technology.

Additional comments

For more information about this position, please contact prof. dr. Niels Bosma, Head of Department Utrecht University School of Economics, at [e-mail] , or prof. dr. Frank Verbeeten, Head of Section Finance Utrecht University School of Economics, at [e-mail] .
The structural report for this vacancy contains more information on Utrecht School of Economics and can be requested from Babette Berrocal, [e-mail] .
First interviews are planned to take place in December 2026
Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.