University of Cologne

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The University of Cologne, Germany, invites applications for a temporary faculty position at the Assistant Professor (Junior Professor, W1) level.

The University of Cologne is one of Germany’s leading research universities. The position is based in the Department of Economics at the Faculty of Management, Economics, and Social Sciences, which has successfully applied for a Cluster of Excellence “ECONtribute: Markets & Public Policy” (jointly with the University of Bonn) in the context of the Excellence Strategy of the German government. The position is available as of April 2019 or based on mutual agreement.

We invite applications from strong candidates in economics, who obtained a PhD degree before taking up the position. They should have a research focus in macroeconomics or public economics and will be integrated in the Faculty’s Center for Macroeconomic Research. We expect successful candidates to contribute to the research areas of ECONtribute, in particular, financial stability, distribution or political economy, and to graduate education at the Cologne Graduate School in Economics. First publications in academic journals as well as teaching experience are desirable.

Applicants will be hired in accordance with § 36 of the University Law of the State of North-Rhine Westphalia. In the third year after entering into office, an interim evaluation is held. This serves as the basis for the decision as to whether an extension for a further three years will be granted to the candidate. W1 professorships comprise a teaching load of four hours per week (i.e., two 90-minute courses per semester) in the first qualification phase and five hours per week in the second qualification phase. All teaching duties will be carried out in English language.

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.

Selected applicants will be offered an interview in Atlanta (January 4-6, 2019) during the ASSA meetings or, if more convenient, elsewhere.

The application should consist of the following documents: cover letter, curriculum vitae including a teaching record, job market paper, and, if possible, teaching evaluations. Applications should be submitted via the Academic Job Portal of the University of Cologne (https://professorships.uni-koeln.de) no later than December, 10th 2018 addressing the Dean of the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences. At least two reference letters should be sent to jobs@wiso.uni-koeln.de. For further information, please contact Professor Andreas Schabert (schabert@wiso.uni-koeln.de).