Católica-Lisbon School of Business & Economics

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Católica-Lisbon School of Business & Economics invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Macroeconomics to start September 1, 2027.
We are looking for applicants with strong research potential (or track record) and the ability to teach effectively. Candidates must be able to communicate clearly both orally and in writing. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications must be submitted by November 23, 2026.

The School
Católica-Lisbon is a leading European economics and business school committed to research production at the highest level and excellence in teaching. We are one of the top 25 business schools in Europe according to the Financial Times rankings and have been Triple Crown accredited since 2008. Our programs are taught mostly in English to an international student body. In the area of Economics, we currently offer two bachelor programs, one full-time MSc, and a PhD Program.
The school provides a vibrant research environment. The core research faculty consists of a diverse group of more than 40 members, with doctorates from top North American (including MIT, Chicago, Rochester, Stanford, and Princeton) and top European (including INSEAD, LBS, and Tilburg) programs.
Faculty in Economics have recently published in top journals such as Econometrica, American Economic Review, Journal of Political Economy, Journal of Economic Theory, Journal of Monetary Economics, Journal of International Economics, European Economic Review, Journal of Public Economics, and Review of Economic Studies.

Position Requirements
Applicants should have earned a PhD in Economics by the date of the appointment and must demonstrate the potential to publish in top economics journals.
Salary is competitive, and funding for research-related activities, including travel to international conferences, is provided. In addition, faculty are encouraged to apply for research funding from the Portuguese Science Foundation and from European funding agencies.
Tenure-track faculty are expected to teach the equivalent of 3 courses per year, in English.

Application Procedure
Applicants should send via the JOE system a cover letter highlighting their ability to meet the position qualifications regarding (a) research, (b) teaching, and (c) their specific interest in Católica-Lisbon and Portugal. In addition, they should send the job market paper, an updated CV, and at least three reference letters. The application deadline is November 23, 2026. We will interview applicants via Zoom in mid-December. Selected applicants will be invited for a campus visit in January.

For additional questions, please send an email to internationalrecruit@ucp.pt