Professor for Economics in the Field of Energy and Environmental Economics

The responsibility of the professor will encompass the representation and advancement of the field of energy and environmental economics in both academic instruction and scholarly research. The specific qualifications and expectations are outlined in a job profile, accessible online at http://www.jku.at/professuren, opens an external URL in a new window.

From an organizational perspective, the professorship is assigned to the Department of Economics at the JKU. The teaching load is reduced to 2 semester hours per week. Furthermore, it is inseparably linked to a secondment to the Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO) in Vienna, accounting for 50% of the employment commitment. Moreover, fostering connections with the Energie Institut der Johannes Kepler Universität Linz is encouraged.

An ideal candidate for this position is an accomplished economist with a strong background in applied research, particularly in the field of energy and environmental economics. The candidate should have a proven publication record in high-impact, internationally peer-reviewed journals. Areas of expertise could include, but are not limited to, decarbonization or other quantitative-empirical aspects of energy economics.

It is part of the responsibilities of the successful candidate to actively engage in the research agendas of the Department of Economics at JKU Linz and the research area of Environment, Agriculture, and Energy at WIFO. This includes contributing to stakeholder communication and public relations efforts, securing and managing third-party funded research projects, representing the field in teaching activities, establishing and leading research groups, and participating in international research networks. Additionally, participation in the doctoral program "PhD in Economics and Statistics" of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics & Business is expected.

The successful candidate must hold a post-doctorate/habilitation in the field of Economics or a comparable, internationally recognized academic qualification.

A salary above the minimum amount (which is currently 81,571.00 € before taxes) as stated in the collective agreement will be voluntarily offered. On the part of the sponsor, an excellent provision of resources for the position is also pledged.

If you have any questions in regard to the job profile, please contact Univ. Prof. MMag. Gabriel Felbermayr, Ph.D. Director of the Austrian Institute of Economic Research, at gabriel.felbermayr(at)wifo.ac.at or by phone at +43 (1) 798 2601 210. Alternatively, you can contact  Univ. Prof. Mag. Dr. Rudolf Winter-Ebmer at JKU Linz. He can be reached by phone at +43 (732) 2468 7366 or via email at rudolf.winterebmer(at)jku.at.

When assessing the candidates’ accomplishments, performance, and future potential, the JKU will take the candidates’ individual background and personal history into account by acknowledging that academic and professional success and accomplishments can happen at different stages in life (and can include periods of reduced employment, or career interruption on account of having to provide care, childcare, etc.). In this regard, qualifications are assessed and evaluated in terms of equal opportunity, taking life-course factors, such as academic age, into account.

The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes and encourages applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.

We warmly encourage individuals with a migration background to apply for positions with us. In line with our commitment to equal opportunities and fair evaluation, we explicitly waive the requirement for submitting photographs or application portraits. We kindly request applicants to refrain from including such materials in their application.

Prospective applicants are asked to submit their application in adherence to the criteria stated in the job profile including all requested documentation (CV, application form etc.), in electronic form via e-mail to the Rector of the Johannes Kepler University Linz: application(at)jku.at by December 28, 2023. If the documents cannot be sent electronically, 5 copies are to be sent by postal mail and should arrive at the Rector’s office no later than one week after the end of the application deadline.

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