Professorship in Gender Economics 100 %

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

Professorship in Gender Economics

The position can be filled at any level (Assistant with Tenure Track, Associate or Full Professor), starting at the earliest in Fall 2026.

The research focus of this position lies in the broad field of Gender Economics. A professorship with this thematic orientation may, for example, come from the fields of labor economics, public economics, behavioral economics, development economics, economics of education, or macroeconomics.

Candidates applying for Assistant Professorship should hold a Ph.D. degree in Economics with specialization in the broad area of Gender Economics. Candidates applying for Associate or Full Professorship should have an excellent research record commensurate with the position 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.

Our faculty places strong emphasis on outstanding research and scholarship. The University of Zurich aims to attract leading international scholars who are willing to contribute to its development and to strengthening its reputation as a place of learning and research. Through its educational and research objectives, the University of Zurich aims at attracting leading international researchers 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. The University of Zurich is an equal opportunity employer and in particular strives to increase the percentage of women in leading positions. Therefore, qualified female researchers are encouraged to apply.

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

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.

Applications will be reviewed starting September 1st, 2025 and candidates applying by that date will be given priority. However, applications will be considered until the position is filled.