Assistant Professorship; tenure-track) in Economics of Sustainability
Listed on 2026-10-06
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Assistant Professorship (tenure-track) in Economics of Sustainability University of Fribourg Department of Economics
The Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Fribourg (Switzerland) invites applications for an
Assistant Professorship in the Economics of Sustainability (tenure-track)
at the Department of Economics. The expected start date is August 1 or September 1, 2027.
The successful candidate will teach courses in German and English at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels. At the Bachelor level, the successful candidate is expected to offer a course in Public Economics in German. The research profile as well as offered Master courses should fall within the domain of sustainability, including, for example, climate, energy or environmental economics, but could also include societal elements of sustainability, such as poverty, inequality or well-being.
The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Economics or a related field (or expect to complete the Ph.D. prior to commencing the position in Fribourg). Further, the candidate must demonstrate strong research potential in the economics of sustainability, the ability to publish in leading journals, and excellent teaching skills. The University of Fribourg is bilingual (French/German). Fluency in German is required and knowledge of French (oral level B1) is expected.
If knowledge of French is lacking, it 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. 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.
Candidates should submit a complete application package (motivation letter, CV (including potential career breaks, list of publications and, if applicable, information about third-party funding and administrative experience), research and teaching statement, three recommendation letters, a job market paper, and teaching evaluations if available)
by November 5th, 2026.
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