Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Bern

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The Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Bern invites applications for a full-time Assistant-Professorship (tenure track) in environmental and climate economics which is jointly founded by the Stiftung Mercator Schweiz and the University of Bern.

Candidates should possess outstanding academic qualifications and should have research interest in environmental and climate economics with a strong focus on empirical and/or experimental research. Close cooperation with the Oeschger Centre of Climate Research (OCCR) is expected. Duties involve research and teaching both at the graduate and executive level at the Department of Economics, at the Graduate School of Climate Science as well as at the Swiss School of Environmental and Energy Economics (SPEE). The language of instruction is English.

Candidates should have a doctoral degree in Economics. A strong research profile, manifested in publications in leading international journals is required as well as the ability to acquire external funds. The University of Bern is an equal opportunity employer. Women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications containing a detailed CV, as well as information on publications, teaching experience, and grants should be sent electronically to cornelia.coco@vwi.unibe.ch by September, 30th latest.