Associate Professor in Statistics or Econometrics

Position

The Faculty of Economics and Management at the Free University of Bozen/Bolzano is seeking candidates to fill a full-time tenured position at the Associate Professor level in Statistics or Econometrics (Professore Associato in the scientific sector STAT-01/A (Statistics) or ECON-05/A (Econometrics) under the Italian academic system).

The successful candidate will join the research cluster in “Data Science and Mathematical Methods” and take an active lead in the development of research initiatives in her/his areas of expertise.

Duties include at least 120 hours of teaching per year at the undergraduate, master or doctoral levels as well as student supervision. The compensation package for the position is competitive and matches that of leading European universities. Additionally, under certain conditions, it is possible to obtain a long-standing, substantial reduction in income tax in Italy for up to 13 years. The expected appointment date is January 2027.

Qualifications

Candidates should hold a PhD in Statistics, Econometrics, or a closely related discipline, with a strong mathematical or computational background. Additionally, experience or interest in the application of these methods to business, economic, or financial data is considered an asset. 

Candidates must have an outstanding record of scientific publications in high-impact journals, with a strong track record in leading data science, statistics or econometrics journals. 

A solid track record of teaching at the BSc, MSc, and PhD levels is expected. Teaching duties will require proficiency in at least two of the three official teaching languages at the Faculty of Economics and Management (German, Italian, or English). Candidates must have language skills in English and either German or Italian at native speaker or C1 level.

The successful candidate is expected to have an independent internationally visible research profile in Statistics or Econometrics, with a strong emphasis on methodological, mathematical, and computational aspects of data analysis. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, high-dimensional statistical inference, spatio-temporal modeling, big data analytics, statistical learning and machine learning, computational and algorithmic statistics, optimization-based methods, and scalable or simulation-based inference. The ability to develop interdisciplinary research that connects methodological advances with applications, among others, in business, finance, and economics, is highly valued. Potential to attract competitive external research funding is desirable. The successful candidate should demonstrate excellence in teaching, with the ability to design and deliver high-quality instruction at the BSc, MSc, and PhD levels, and a strong commitment to developing rigorous and innovative teaching practices.

The Free University of Bozen-Bolzano especially encourages female scientists to submit their expression of interest.

Requirements

According to Italian legislation, only candidates already holding an academic position equivalent of Associate Professor at their current foreign (non-Italian) university (see here https://www.mur.gov.it/it/atti-e- normativa/decreto-ministeriale-n-456-del-10-05-2023 for the full equivalency list) are eligible to take part in this application process of a “direct call from abroad”.

Applications that do not satisfy this requirement will not be short-listed.

Furthermore, the Selection Committee will consider applicants meeting the following conditions:

1. Excellence in research at the international level, demonstrated by publications in leading international journals, including those with a high impact factor;
2. Evidence of high-quality teaching and mentoring;
3. Significant level of service to the department, the university and the profession;
4. Evidence of ability to raise external funds for research;
5. English and either German or Italian at native speaker or C1 level.

Application procedure

To apply, please submit:

1. Cover letter describing your interest in the position and qualifications, including a statement of your current academic position
2. Academic curriculum vitae including publications and research projects (the use of the form “Attachment A – University Academic CV” available on: https://www.unibz.it/en/home/position-calls/positions-for-academic-staff/8171-statistics-and-econometrics?group=58 is recommended but not mandatory)
3. Statement of current and future research plans
4. Statement of teaching philosophy and experience
5. Teaching evaluations

6. Contact information to request 3 reference letters

   The application (cover letter) must be signed and dated, and all the documents must be sent via e-mail to recruitment_economics@unibz.it, attn. dott.ssa Anna Mattioli.

Applications will be accepted until 12.06.2026. Short-listed candidates who meet the requirements will be invited to attend an online preliminary interview potentially leading to an on-site personal interview at the Bolzano-Bozen campus of the Faculty of Economics and Management.

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Economics and Management was founded in 1998 and currently counts over 1.100 students and more than 60 faculty members, who study and work in three languages: English, German, and Italian. Through academic excellence in research and teaching, the Faculty contributes to the development of the South-Tyrolean economy while being solidly connected to international scientific networks.

The Free University of Bozen-Bolzano is ranked 176-200 in the "Times Higher Education 2024" Subject Ranking for "Business & Economics", and 351-400 for the university as a whole, and was recently named one of the top small universities in Italy. The working language of the Faculty of Economics and Management is English, but teaching is done also in German and Italian.

For more detailed information on the academic portfolio of the position, please contact Prof. Ravazzolo (Francesco.ravazzolo@unibz.it ) and Prof. Di Lascio (Marta.DiLascio@unibz.it ).

For general information about the position, terms and conditions of working at the Faculty of Economics and Management please contact the Dean Prof. Marjaana Gunkel: marjaana.gunkel@unibz.it.

Additional Information: https://www.unibz.it/en/faculties/economics-management/

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