Professorship in Applied Microeconomics

Overview

Professorship in Applied Microeconomics (Open Rank) – Department of Economics, University of Fribourg (Switzerland).

Type:
Professor. Attendance:
On-Site. Posted on 01 July 2026. Job

Start Date:

01 August 2027. Final date to receive applications: 21 September 2026.

• Teach courses in French and English at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels, with two French-taught courses in Microeconomics at the Bachelor’s level.
• Develop and supervise research in applied microeconomics. Preferred areas include labour economics, health economics, education economics, competition, personnel economics, or innovation economics.
• Supervise theses at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels.

• Doctorate (Ph.D.) in economics or a related field.
• Excellent research record in applied microeconomics.
• Strong teaching skills and the ability to supervise theses at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels.
• Fluency in French is required; knowledge of German (oral level B1) is expected. If not fluent in French, proficiency must be acquired within two years of taking up the position.

The position includes one 100% doctoral assistant. The University offers attractive working conditions and a competitive salary. The position is open rank in accordance with University statutes.

Seeking to promote an equitable representation of women and men, the University strongly encourages applications from women. Having signed the CoARA declaration, the University of Fribourg emphasizes qualitative assessment of academic achievement.

Applicants should submit a complete application package (motivation letter, CV, list of publications, teaching evaluations, administrative experience, third-party funding, research and teaching statements, three references, and three representative publications) by 21.09.2026 to Appl-Micro. For additional information, contact Prof. Dr. Berno Büchel chel.