University of Fribourg Recruitment 2026: Open-Rank Professorship in Applied Microeconomics – Apply Now

University of Fribourg Recruitment 2026: Open-Rank Professorship in Applied Microeconomics – Apply Now

The University of Fribourg, Switzerland, has invited applications for an Open-Rank Professorship in Applied Microeconomics in the Department of Economics, Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences. This is an excellent opportunity for accomplished academics with a strong research and teaching profile in applied microeconomics to join one of Switzerland’s leading universities.

Position Details

• Position: Professorship in Applied Microeconomics (Open Rank)

• Institution: University of Fribourg

• Department: Department of Economics

• Faculty: Management, Economics and Social Sciences

• Location: Fribourg, Switzerland

• Expected Start Date: 1 August 2027 or 1 September 2027

Areas of Specialization

The successful candidate will have expertise in Applied Microeconomics, with research interests that may include:

• Labour Economics

• Health Economics

• Education Economics

• Competition Economics

• Personnel Economics

• Innovation Economics

• Other related areas in Applied Microeconomics

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should possess:

• A Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related discipline.

• An excellent research record in Applied Microeconomics.

• Strong university-level teaching experience.

• Ability to supervise Bachelor's and Master's theses.

• Fluency in French is required.

• Knowledge of German (minimum B1 oral level) is expected or must be acquired within two years of appointment.

Teaching Responsibilities

The selected candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in French and English.

• Deliver two Bachelor's-level Microeconomics courses in French.

• Contribute to Master's teaching aligned with their research expertise.

• Supervise Bachelor's and Master's dissertations.

What the University Offers

• Open-rank faculty appointment under University statutes.

• Competitive salary and attractive employment conditions.

• One fully funded doctoral assistant attached to the position.

• A bilingual academic environment (French/German).

• Opportunities for high-impact research and international collaboration.

Application Documents

Applicants should submit a complete application package including:

• Motivation Letter

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• List of Publications

• Teaching Evaluations

• Administrative Experience

• Third-Party Funding Record

• Research Statement

• Teaching Statement

• Three References

• Three Representative Publications

Important Date

• Application Deadline: 21 September 2026

Official Notification

Interested candidates should carefully read the official advertisement for complete information regarding eligibility, language requirements, application procedure, and selection process before submitting their application.

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