JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017

University of Zurich

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Department of Economics
Assistant Professor

JOE ID Number: 2016-02_111456966
Date Posted: 10/27/2016
Date Inactive: 01/31/2017
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor
Section: International:Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: SWITZERLAND
JEL Classification: 00 -- Default: Any Field
Full Text of JOE Listing:


The Department of Economics of the University of Zurich is seeking to fill a position at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting September 2017. Applicants should have a PhD degree in Economics before taking up the position. Successful candidates are appointed to three-year contracts, renewable once. After six years, Assistant Professors are evaluated for tenure. The field of specialization is open.

The Department of Economics offers an exciting research environment, competitive terms and conditions, and generous research support. Knowledge of German is not a requirement. In order to increase the number of women in leading academic positions, we encourage women to apply.

Complete applications including cover letter, CV, job market papers, and at least 3 letters of recommendation will be reviewed starting Nov 15, 2016. We will conduct interviews at the ASSA-AEA meetings in Chicago, January 2017.

Applications should be submitted online via EconJobMarket.org, at https://econjobmarket.org/postings.php?posid=3994.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
  • Letters of Reference Link
Application deadline: 01/31/2017