Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics

Professorship in Economics 100 %

The Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics of the University of Zurich invites applications for a

Professorship in Economics

Applications are invited for a position as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor, starting Spring 2027.

The position is open to any field in Economics. The University of Zurich mainly aims at attracting leading international researchers with an outstanding research record and potential who are willing to contribute to its development and to strengthening its reputation as a future-oriented university with excellence in research, promotion of young researchers and innovative research-based teaching.

Candidates applying for Assistant Professorship should hold a Ph.D. degree in Economics and have an excellent record of academic achievements. Candidates applying for Associate or Full Professorship should have an excellent research record and strong teaching skills both at the undergraduate and the graduate levels. The performance evaluation will be undertaken in line with DORA and the Open Science Policy of the University of Zurich.

The position involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. The language of instruction is either German or English.

The University of Zurich is an equal opportunity employer and strives to increase the percentage of women in leading positions. Therefore, qualified female researchers are encouraged to apply.

Please submit your application including motivation letter, CV, publication list, research and teaching statement as well as a diversity and inclusion statement here.

Documents should be addressed to Prof. Dr. Harald Gall; Dean of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics; University of Zurich; Switzerland.

The screening of applications will start 1st March 2026, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

What we offer

Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers.

What we offer

Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
  • Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH


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Learning and Development
  • Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
  • Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

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Food
  • Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
  • Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

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Healthcare
  • Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
  • Free seasonal flu vaccinations
  • Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

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Discounts
  • Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
  • Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
  • Special conditions on hotel reservations

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Conditions of Employment
  • Policies of the UZH
  • Most UZH staff are employed according to public law


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International Services
  • Support for people from outside Switzerland

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Campuses
  • Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
  • Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg


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Location

Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics

Schönberggasse, Zürich, Switzerland

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