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University of Zurich

Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics
Department of Finance
Assistant Professorship in Finance (with tenure-track)

JOE ID Number: 2026-02_111477909
Date Posted: 09/24/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professorship in Finance (with tenure-track)
Section: International: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Zurich, SWITZERLAND
JEL Classifications:
G0 -- General
G1 -- General Financial Markets
G2 -- Financial Institutions and Services
G3 -- Corporate Finance and Governance
G4 -- Behavioral Finance
G5 -- Household Finance
Keywords:
Finance (any field)

Salary Range: About CHF 155,000 plus social charges
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics of the University of Zurich invites applications for an Assistant Professorship in Finance (with tenure-track)

The position is available starting Fall 2027 or as per agreement. Candidates should have an excellent research record in finance and strong teaching skills both at the undergraduate and the graduate levels.

The successful candidate is expected to take on teaching responsibilities at different levels, including the Bachelor / Master of Arts in Finance, as well as the Doctoral Program in Finance. The teaching language will be German or English. The performance evaluation will be undertaken in line with DORA and the Open Science Policy of the University of Zurich.

Through its educational and research objectives, the University of Zurich aims to attract leading international researchers who are willing to contribute to its development and to strengthen its reputation as a future-oriented university with excellence in research, promotion of young researchers and innovative research-based teaching.

The University of Zurich is an equal opportunity employer and in particular strives to increase the percentage of women in leading positions. Therefore, qualified female researchers are encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
Application deadline: 11/15/2026
Application Instructions:
Please submit your application including motivation letter, CV, publication list, research and teaching statement as well as a diversity and inclusion statement, and a list of references until 15 November 2026 at https://www.facultyhiring.oec.uzh.ch/position/61603841

Documents should be addressed to Prof. Dr. Harald Gall; Dean of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics; University of Zurich; Switzerland.

For additional questions:
Prof. Zacharias Sautner
Head Professorial Appointment Committee
zacharias.sautner@df.uzh.ch