Full Professor (W3) of Economics: Information and Uncertainty

The successful candidate (m/f/d) represents the field of microeconomics in research and teaching. We are seeking an outstanding researcher with expertise in theoretical concepts of individual behavior under conditions of incomplete information and uncertainty with a focus on applied research. The successful candidate must have gained international visibility through relevant publications in international, peer-reviewed journals and must have proven the ability to acquire external funding. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the research area of the Institute of Economics and to participate in the scientific development of the Faculty’s research profile in the areas of digital transformation and/or sustainability. Openness and willingness to collaborate with scientists working quantitatively and empirically is expected.

The teaching duties include participation in the Bachelor's and Master’s programs in Business Administration and Economics as well as the Faculty’s doctoral studies program. We envisage participation in the basic teaching of microeconomics. The candidate should be able to teach both in German and in English.

The position offers attractive conditions for first-time full professor appointees. Prerequisites for applicants are habilitation or an equivalent research and teaching record which may have been established during a Junior or Assistant Professorship.

The advertised position is tenured. If appointed as full professor for the first time, the University of Hohenheim reserves its right to probationary employment. With equal qualifications, preference will be given to candidates with disabilities.

The University of Hohenheim seeks to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore strongly encourages female scientists to apply.

Please attach the following documents to your application: a cover letter, a statement of your future research interests, a curriculum vitae, transcripts of records and degree certificates, a list of publications, a list of third-party funded projects, a teaching record, information on teaching evaluations as well as three key publications.

Please apply online at https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/prof-appt-portal by 12 April 2023. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Prof. Dr. Michael Evers (michael.evers@uni-hohenheim.de).

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