University of Cologne

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The University of Cologne, Germany, invites applications for a tenured faculty position as a Full Professor (W3) in Economics: Design&Behavior.

The University of Cologne is among the leading German research universities and its Faculty of Management, Economics, and Social Sciences is consistently ranked among the top schools in research and teaching. The position was created as a result of the University’s successful application in the excellence initiative of the German government, and will be integrated into the “Excellence Center for Social and Economic Behavior”. In particular, we have built a strong group in Behavioral Economics and Economic Design. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to and complement this research area.

The research focus of candidates should be in topics related to Microeconomics. Fields of particular interest are Market Design, Behavioral Economics, the interface between Economics and Computer and Data Science, or Applied Microeconometrics and the identification of causal effects.

A substantial track record of research published in leading journals and an active research program are expected. International experience, such as a Ph.D. from a leading international university or other long-term international teaching or research experience is highly appreciated. Candidates are expected to integrate their work into the collaborative research environment of the faculty. Successful applicants are expected to demonstrate excellent teaching skills and to contribute to the ongoing development of the faculty’s teaching program. Willingness to teach in English is expected.

The position is available as of April 2019 or based on mutual agreement.

The University of Cologne is committed to increase the share of women in research and teaching. Applications of women are specifically invited. In the case of equal qualifications, competence and specific achievements, women will be considered on preferential terms within the framework of the legal possibilities. The University of Cologne is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with the German disabilities laws. Persons with disabilities are therefore strongly encouraged to apply.

Please apply via the University’s Academic Job Portal (https://berufungen.uni-koeln.de/) before the 8th of March, 2018.
For further information, please contact Professor Ockenfels (office.ockenfels@wiso.uni-koeln.de).