Etat du canton de Fribourg
Fribourg, CH
Professor in Applied Microeconomics (open rank) 90-100%
- 10 July 2026
- 90 – 100%
- Fribourg, CH
Job summary
Join the University of Fribourg as a Professor in Applied Microeconomics. This is a dynamic opportunity in a vibrant work environment.
Tasks
- Teach Bachelor and Master courses in French and English.
- Conduct research in applied microeconomics across diverse areas.
- Guide students in their Bachelor and Master theses effectively.
Skills
- PhD in economics or related field; strong research record required.
- Excellent pedagogical skills and teaching experience essential.
- Fluency in French and basic German skills expected.
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About the job
Professor in Applied Microeconomics (open rank)
Fribourg, CH, Sarine, CH
Who are we?
Teaching, research, jobs, events: the University of Fribourg is a space for innovation and an important driver for the economic and cultural life of the region. It attracts students and researchers from all over Switzerland and the world, shaping the daily life of the bilingual city of Fribourg since its foundation in 1889.
The position includes a 100% doctoral assistant position. The University offers attractive working conditions as well as a competitive salary. Recruitment is done on an open rank basis, in accordance with the University statutes.
Committed to promoting fair representation of women and men, the University strongly encourages female applications. As a signatory of the CoARA Declaration, the University of Fribourg emphasises a qualitative evaluation of academic performance.
Important
Attention: Do not use the "apply" button at the top of this page: your application will not be processed. Please apply electronically via: Appl-Micro@unifr.ch
Applicants must send their complete application file (cover letter, CV, list of publications, teaching evaluations, administrative experience, third-party funding, research and teaching project, three referees and three representative publications)
Your tasks
- The successful candidate will teach in French and English at Bachelor and Master levels. Two Bachelor-level microeconomics courses will be taught in French. The research profile as well as the courses offered at Master level must clearly fall within the field of applied microeconomics. Possible areas include, but are not limited to: labour economics, health economics, education economics, competition, personnel economics or innovation economics.
Desired profile
- The successful candidate must hold a doctorate (Ph.D.) in economics or a related field, demonstrate an excellent research record in applied microeconomics, strong teaching skills, and the ability to supervise Bachelor and Master theses.
- As the University of Fribourg is bilingual (French/German), proficiency in French is required and knowledge of German (oral level B1) is expected. If not already the case, this skill must be acquired within two years after taking up the position.
Contact details
Prof. Dr. Berno Büchel, berno.buechel@unifr.ch
