Professorship in Applied Microeconomics

Faculty of Business, Economics and InformaticsProfessorship in Applied Microeconomics 100 %

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

Professorship in Applied Microeconomics

Applications are invited for a position as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor, starting earliest in February 2026.

The research focus of the professorship lies in the area of Industrial Organization. Candidates applying for Assistant Professorship should hold a Ph.D. degree in Economics with specialization in the broad area of Industrial Organization. Candidates applying for Associate or Full Professorship should have an excellent research record commensurate with the position 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.

Through its educational and research objectives, the University of Zurich aims at attracting leading international researchers 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. 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.

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

Please submit your application including motivation letter, CV, publication list, research and teaching statement as well as a diversity and inclusion statement until February 1st, 2025 here.

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

What we offerWork-Life Balance

• Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
• Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH

Learning and Development

• Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
• Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

Food

• Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
• Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

Healthcare

• Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
• Free seasonal flu vaccinations
• Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

Discounts

• Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
• Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
• Special conditions on hotel reservations

Conditions of Employment

• Policies of the UZH
• Most UZH staff are employed according to public law

International Services

• Support for people from outside Switzerland

Campuses

• Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
• Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

LocationFaculty of Business, Economics and InformaticsRämistrasse 71, 8006 Zürich, SwitzerlandFurther informationQuestions about the jobProf. Dr. Marek PyciaWorking at UZHThe University of Zurich offers a wide range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and 12 professional apprenticeship streams, Switzerland's largest university provides an inspiring working environment at the vanguard of research and education. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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