About this role
Logo Universiteit Utrecht, link naar homepage - Assistant Professor in Economics Werken bij de Universiteit Utrecht Assistant Professor in Economics Faculteit of dienst: Faculteit Recht, Economie, Bestuur en Organisatie Afdeling: Utrecht University School of Economics Uren per week: 28 tot 40 Uiterlijk reageren op: 15 november 2026 The Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Economics. The position is embedded in the Applied Economics section.
Wat ga je doen?
- The Applied Economics section brings together researchers working in a large variety of areas of applied economics (e.g. public economics, behavioral economics, health economics, economics of crime, regional/urban economics, development economics, labour economics, economics of education, and other applied fields) with researchers working on the history, methodology, and/or philosophy of economics.
- Research and teaching in the section is typically empirical, policy-oriented, and sometimes multidisciplinary.
- We welcome candidates from any field of applied economics.
- The position involves teaching in areas where economics is itself the object of study.
- These areas include the history of economics, economic history, philosophy of economics, and economic/econometric methodology, such as for example the courses "Contemporary Economics in Historical Perspectives" or "Ethical and Historical Reflections".
- Candidates should explain in their cover letter how their research connects to these teaching areas.
- The position includes 60% teaching time (including 5% governance), and 40% research time.
The candidate's responsibilities will include
- conducting high-quality research in economics or a closely related field;
- teaching undergraduate and graduate courses within U.S.E.;
- contributing to courses at U.S.E. in which economics is reflected upon (e.g. history of economic thought, philosophy of economics, economi...