Fribourg
Professor in Applied Microeconomics (open rank) 90 - 100% at the Department of Political Economy
- 11 July 2026
- 90 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Fribourg
Job summary
Join the University of Fribourg as a Professor in Applied Microeconomics. This role offers a vibrant work environment with competitive salary.
Tasks
- Teach Bachelor and Master courses in French and English.
- Supervise Bachelor and Master theses with a focus on applied microeconomics.
- Engage in research areas like labor, health, and education economics.
Skills
- Ph.D. in economics or related field with strong research background.
- Excellent pedagogical skills and teaching experience required.
- Fluency in French and basic German (B1 level) expected.
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Vacant positions - Job offers at the University of Fribourg
Professor in Applied Microeconomics (open rank)
90 - 100% at the Department of Political Economy
Special feature
The position includes a 100% doctoral assistant post. The University offers attractive working conditions as well as a competitive salary. Recruitment is conducted at open rank, 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.
Field of activity
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.
Requirements
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 possessed, this skill must be acquired within two years of taking up the position.
Language requirements
French
with good knowledge of the other language
Starting date:
- 01.08.2027
Information:
Prof. Dr Berno Büchel
berno.buechel@unifr.ch
Application deadline:
21.09.2026
Submission address:
Via this link.
