Your job
The professorship in Macroeconomics plays a crucial role in strengthening the research profile and expertise of Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) and the section Economics (inter)nationally. This should be in line with important societal challenges, the U.S.E. research themes, and in cooperation with relevant Utrecht University strategic themes, in particular Institutions for Open Societies and/or Pathways to Sustainability.
The position can cover various subfields, such as economic growth and productivity, business cycles, international macroeconomics, international trade, international money, environmental macroeconomics, monetary economics, macroeconomic policy. We do not expect you to cover all subfields. We do expect you to be able to combine advanced theory with up-to-date empirical methods to analyse real world macro-economic problems and provide suitable policy solutions.
Your main goal is to further advance economic research and education in the fields of expertise listed above. Beyond your own research, you play an active role in the U.S.E. research community by fostering an environment that values Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and by attracting external research funding through grants and consulting.
You support PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers, guiding their work toward high-quality theses and publications. Additionally, you contribute to knowledge transfer to society by organizing events such as conferences and workshops.
Teaching at U.S.E. is multidisciplinary and applied, aligning with the school's educational approach. Collaboration with other sections within U.S.E. and Utrecht University in both teaching and research is strongly encouraged.
Your tasks and responsibilities will include:
- performing and encouraging scientific research in the field of Macroeconomics;
- supervision of PhD theses;
- participating in education in the U.S.E. Bachelor's and Master's programmes;
- leadership in contributing to the research and teaching climate, including stimulating and supervising (multidisciplinary) research and teaching;
- contributing to the financial sustainability of U.S.E., including active participation in external fundraising.
Your qualities
You are a passionate and creative economist with a strong research background and a deep interest in Macroeconomics. You are willing and able to reach out to researchers active in other fields of economics and other disciplines. This requires an open and inquisitive mind and a willingness to experiment and explore new avenues and methods in research and academic teaching. A strong publication record and teaching experience in the field of Macroeconomics is expected. Besides that, you are willing and able to communicate complex scientific results and insights to an audience of policy makers, societal stakeholders, and the wider public: proven ability in this respect is considered a plus. Furthermore, you bring the following qualifications:
- a doctorate in the field of economics or business;
- a strong track record in research, as demonstrated among others by publications in nationally and internationally recognised journals;
- a strong interest in multidisciplinary research;
- proven experience as leader of a research group;
- excitement to further develop research and teaching in Macroeconomics from a multidisciplinary perspective within Utrecht University;
- a record of achievement in undergraduate and graduate teaching and administration;
- proven ability to acquire external funding;
- good communication skills;
- fluency in English, willingness to learn Dutch.
Our offer
- An employment contract for 12 months, with the prospect of a permanent employment contract;
- a working week of 28-40 hours and a gross monthly salary between €6,963 and €10,138 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale H2 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU));
- 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
- a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.
In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating professional development, leave schemes and schemes for sports and cultural activities, as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University.
About us
A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow.
The Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance is a faculty at the heart of society, with a strong focus on social issues. Our subjects of Law, Economics and Governance give us a strong mix of academic disciplines that complement and enhance each other. This is a unique combination and a mark of our faculty's strength.
The Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) is part of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance. U.S.E. aims to contribute to an economy where people flourish by taking a broad view on welfare and its causes. We aspire to be an internationally renowned school of economics with scientifically robust and socially relevant research and education. We enrich economics with other disciplines to better solve problems and identify opportunities, from a business as well as government perspective.
U.S.E.’s Bachelor’s programme Economics & Business Economics offers students a solid foundation in economic theory and methods, combined with insights from business economics, finance, entrepreneurship, innovation, ethics and sustainability. The programme has about 1,500 students from various backgrounds and nationalities and is completely taught in English.
More information
If you have questions about this position, please contact Anna Salomons at a.m.salomons@uu.nl or Kris De Jaegher at k.dejaegher@uu.nl.
The faculty-level chair report for this vacancy contains more information on Utrecht School of Economics and can be requested from Babette Barrocal via b.p.m.berrocalvargas-vandenbrink@uu.nl.
Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.
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As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.
To apply, please send the following documents via the 'apply now' button on our website:
- your curriculum vitae;
- your motivation letter;
- the names and contact details of two referees we can contact.
The application deadline is 12 May 2025.
To apply, visit https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/full-professor-of-macroeconomics. (See posting for details.)