S-Professorship for ‘International Economics’ (W3)

Organisation/Company Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Research Field Economics » International economics Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 15 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number PR/006/26 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The School of Business and Economics invites applications for a

to be filled by 1 October, 2027.

The professorship is a joint appointment by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and the Kiel Institute for the World Economy. The professorship involves leading a research group at the Berlin Research Hub of the Kiel Institute. The professorship is intended to represent the field of international economics at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (including the Berlin School of Economics) and at the Kiel Institute (including leadership of a research group).

We are looking for an economist with a proven track-record and publications in leading international journals, as well as an excellent international research network. The successful candidate should conduct policy-relevant and cutting-edge empirical or theoretical research with a strong focus on international economicsbroadly defined, including fields such as international trade, international finance, macroeconomics, geoeconomics and security. The candidate should become a faculty member of the Berlin School of Economics. Ideally, the candidate has interest and experience in leading a research group and translating research into policy advice, as well as experience in acquiring third‑party funding. In the area of teaching, the appointee will contribute 2 LVS to one of the faculty’s study programs.

The applicants must meet the legal requirements for professorial appointments in accordance with § 100 of the `Berliner Hochschulgesetz`.

Humboldt-Universität and the Kiel Institute are seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourage qualified female scholars to apply. Researchers from abroad are welcome to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration history are specifically encouraged to apply.

Your path to the HU and the Kiel Institute:

Applications should include a

• (2) a CV,
• (3) a teaching concept including a summary of teaching experience (max. 3 pages),
• (4) a research concept describing the candidate's current research program and proposed research (max. 3 pages),
• (5) up to 3 selected publications and working papers, including short explanations why these were selected,
• (6) a statement (max. 1 page) identifying previous and future contributions to equity,diversity and inclusion, and the candidates ability to work in culturally diverse groups, and

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Where to apply

E-mail dekanat.wiwi@hu-berlin.de

Requirements

Research Field Economics » International economics Education Level PhD or equivalent

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät Country Germany State/Province Berlin City Berlin Postal Code 10178 Street Spandauer Str. 1 Geofield

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät Country Germany State/Province Berlin City Berlin Postal Code 10115 Street Chausseestr. 111 Geofield