Assistant Professorship (tenure-track) in Economics of SustainabilityThe Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Fribourg invites applications for an Assistant Professorship in the Economics of Sustainability (tenure-track).Assistant Professorship (tenure-track) in Economics of SustainabilityAdvertiser: Department of Economics, University of FribourgPosition type(s): Assistant ProfessorLocation of job: University of Fribourg, Switzerland, bd de Pérolles 90, Fribourg, CH-1700, SwitzerlandDegree required: DoctorateJob duration: Continuing/permanentLetters of reference required: 3Application deadline: 5 Nov 2026 midnight UTC (accepting applications)Posting end date: 6 Nov 2026Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video starting November, 2026.Ad text: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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Assistant Professorship (tenure-track) in Economics of Sustainability in Freiburg im Breisgau Arbeitgeber: Inomics
Die Universität Fribourg bietet eine inspirierende Arbeitsumgebung für Professoren, die sich in der angewandten Mikroökonomie engagieren möchten. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Forschung und Lehre in einer multikulturellen Umgebung fördert die Universität die persönliche und berufliche Entwicklung ihrer Mitarbeiter. Die Möglichkeit, in einer zweisprachigen Umgebung zu lehren und zu forschen, sowie die Unterstützung durch ein dynamisches Team machen die Universität zu einem hervorragenden Arbeitgeber.
