Professorship in Economics (W2) (f/m/d)

Overview

The professorship in Economics (W2, tenured) is part of the Cluster of Excellence ECONtribute: Markets & Public Policy, jointly run by the Universities of Cologne and Bonn and funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The Cluster provides a dynamic, collaborative and international research environment for understanding market functioning and failures, as well as public policy responses, using innovative research approaches. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the overall research agendas of the Cluster and the WiSo-Faculty and engage in the management of the Cluster and the academic administration of the WiSo-Faculty. The professorship will be based in the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Cologne and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to excellence in teaching in the WiSo-Faculty's programmes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the research agendas of the ECONtribute Cluster and the WiSo-Faculty.
• Engage in the management of the Cluster and the academic administration of the WiSo-Faculty.
• Contribute to teaching excellence across WiSo-Faculty programmes.

Your profile

• Outstanding scholars from all fields in economics (e.g., applied, quantitative, public, or international economics).
• A track record of outstanding publications in economics and a strong commitment to research excellence.
• Research profile that fits the ECONtribute Cluster of Excellence.
• Ideally demonstrated ability to offer high-quality teaching in economics at different levels.

Our offer

• A stimulating academic environment with a wide range of career development opportunities and family-friendly working conditions.
• The position is available from July 2026 or basis mutual agreement.
• Formal requirements are detailed in Section 36 of the Higher Education Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (HG NRW).
• A teaching load of nine semester hours per week (i.e., two hours per week is one 90-minute course per semester).
• The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity; applications are welcome from all suitable candidates regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

Please submit your application (without a photo) via the University of Cologne's Academic Job Portal by 19 November 2025. Your application should be addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Science and consist of the following documents (in English): cover letter, curriculum vitae, a publication list and, if available, teaching evaluations. For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Pia Pinger ( ) or Prof. Dr. Matthias Heinz ( ).

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