Full Professorship (W3) in Microeconomics

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The University of Freiburg’s human resources policy is oriented toward the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. The university is committed to the goal of creating a family-friendly university.

The Faculty of Economics and Behavioural Sciences of the University of Freiburg invites applications for a Full Professorship (W3) in Microeconomics in the Department of Economics to be filled as soon as possible.

This professorship is also particularly suitable for highly qualified early career researchers.
Applicants should demonstrate a proven track record of outstanding and internationally recognized research in microeconomics. The candidate's research profile should focus on behavioural economics, supported by robust theoretical foundations and ideally complemented by empirical and/or experimental work. Additionally, the research should align with the key research areas of the Institute of Economics (including but not limited to economic policy, sustainability, public economics, finance etc.) as well as broader key research areas within the University.
Prerequisites for the employment of Professors are a university degree, an outstanding dissertation and an excellent publication record. Substantial achievements and experience in academic research and teaching, at the level of a Habilitation according to the German academic system, are expected.
We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here.
The university supports individuals appointed to professorial positions through a Dual Career Service and a Family Service.

The following application documents are to be submitted:
• Curriculum vitae
• Certificates of degrees and academic qualifications
• Complete list of papers and invited lectures specifying the 5 most important publications

Please send your application including supporting documents mentioned above and the application form (https://intranet.uni-freiburg.de/public/downloads/saz/bewerbungsbogen-professoren-en.pdf) citing the reference number 00004130 by 23.02.2025 at the latest.

Please send your application to the following address in written or electronic form:
Prodekanin Prof. Dr. Eva Lütkebohmert-Holtz
Wirtschafts- und Verhaltenswissenschaftliche Fakultät
Rempartstr. 10-16
79098 Freiburg im Breisgau
E-Mail: dekanat@wvf.uni-freiburg.de (via E-Mail in PDF-Format)

For further information, please contact Professor Eva Lütkebohmert-Holtz on the phone number +49 761 203-95410 or E-Mail eva.luetkebohmert@finance.uni-freiburg.de.

Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the Procedure Governing Appointments to Professorships at the University of Freiburg, available under https://intranet.uni-freiburg.de/public/downloads/saz/berufungsleitfaden-en.pdf.

General and legal remarks:
Full-time positions may generally be split up into two or more part-time positions, provided that there are no formal or legal barriers. Candidates are selected in accordance with the provisions of the AGG (Allgemeines Gleichbehandlungsgesetz - German General Equal Treatment Act).
Applicants with disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification.
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