Research Associate & Lecturer in Environmental and Energy Economics

Job in 8400, Winterthur, Kanton Zürich, Switzerland

Listing for: ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-06

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 130000 CHF Yearly CHF 90000.00 130000.00 YEAR

Position: Research Associate & Lecturer in Environmental and Energy Economics 60–80 %

Overview

Join a committed interdisciplinary research group supporting the sustainability and energy transition in Switzerland and internationally.

School

School of Management and Law

Starting date

January 2027 or by agreement

Your role

Acquisition of externally funded research and projects, as well as contributing to and leading research projects
Research in environmental economics, including publication of scientific outputs
Teaching in environmental or economics-related subjects at Bachelor, Master and continuing education levels including supervision of Bachelor and Master theses
Contributing to the broader activities of the Centre for Energy and the Environment, including public outreach and international collaboration

Your profile

PhD in Environmental Economics or a closely related field
Ideally professional experience in environmental economics or a related domain
Proven track record of publications in international peer-reviewed journals
Previous teaching experience at a higher education institution
Strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and at least one Swiss national language; willingness to learn German
Open, communicative personality with strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
Independent, structured, and flexible working style
Team-oriented mindset with collaborative spirit
Experience with numerical modelling (e.g., Computable General Equilibrium models) is an advantage

Final date to receive applications

16.August 2026; first interviews will take place in late August / early September 2026

What you can expect

We offer working conditions and terms of employment commensurate with higher education institutions and actively promote personal development for staff in leadership and non-leadership positions. A detailed description of advantages and benefits can be found at Working at the ZHAW. The main points are listed below:

Contact

Prof. Dr. Regina Betz Head of the Centre for Energy and the Environment

Xenia Binner Recruiting Manager

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