University of Cologne

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The University of Cologne, Germany, invites applications for two faculty positions at the Assistant/Associate Professor (W1/W2) level with Tenure Track (W2)


The positions are part of a hiring initiative that is a result of a successful application for a Cluster of Excellence in the context of the excellence strategy of the German government. The Cluster is entitled “ECONtribute: Markets & Public Policy.” It is run jointly by the Universities of Bonn and Cologne. We invite applications from strong candidates in all areas of economics. We encourage applicants to provide a brief sketch of how their research fits into ECONtribute’s agenda in their cover letter, see https://selten.institute/econtribute/ for additional information.

Depending on previous achievements, the successful candidates start at W1 or W2. W1 positions are intended for early career researchers who have developed an individual research agenda that shows potential for a distinguished research career. Applicants for W1 should have - or be close to completing - a Ph.D. and will have demonstrated strong potential in their research. W2 positions are intended for researchers who have already proven the potential to conduct and publish independent research of excellent quality.

During the Cluster funding period (2019-2025), there is no teaching obligation, but some teaching, especially in the graduate program, is welcome. The Cluster offers travel and research funds. All teaching will be carried out in English language.

Applicants will be hired in accordance with § 36 of the University Law of the State of North-Rhine Westphalia. In case of W1 hiring, 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. At the latest, a final evaluation is held in the sixth year after entering into office. On this basis, a decision will be reached as to whether the candidate will be given tenure at W2 level. In case of W2 hiring, at the latest in the fifth year after entering into office, a final evaluation will be held, deciding whether the candidate will be given tenure at W2 level. Every evaluation is carried out according to the Regulations for Quality Assurance in Tenure Track Procedures at the University of Cologne.

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: CV, cover letter, job market paper. 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 Felix Bierbrauer (bierbrauer@wiso.uni-koeln.de) or Matthias Heinz (heinz@wiso.uni-koeln.de).