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Professor of Economics
Advertiser: Department of Economics, University of Western Australia
Field(s) of specialization: Development; Growth - Health; Education; Welfare
Position type(s): Full Professor
Location of job: 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
Degree required: Doctorate
Job start date: Flexible
Job duration: Continuing/permanent
Application deadline: 5 Oct 2025 midnight UTC (accepting applications)
Posting end date: 5 Oct 2025
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video starting October, 2025.
Ad text:

The Department of Economics at the University of Western Australia (UWA), a leading center for economic research and education in Australia and the Indo-Pacific region, invites outstanding scholars to apply for a professorship. Candidates must have a proven record of research excellence, including sustainable peer-reviewed publications in top-ranked journals and success in securing external grants. They should also demonstrate teaching excellence, experience mentoring junior colleagues, and leadership in academic governance.

We particularly welcome candidates conducting research in Health Economics and/or Macroeconomics.

We offer excellent working conditions, including an internationally competitive compensation package, research funding, generous sabbatical leave, infrastructure, and a collegial environment that supports research and teaching.

Established in 1911, Economics is one of UWA's founding disciplines. Our members publish in leading international journals across various economic fields. The department is part of the UWA Business School, one of the top Business Schools in Australia. It attracts a selective group of undergraduate and postgraduate students, recognized as some of the brightest in the country.

UWA is a proud member of the prestigious Group of Eight, which includes eight research-intensive universities in Australia. We have a vibrant work environment and one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. Located in the welcoming and culturally vibrant city of Perth, it ranks highly among the most livable cities in the world.

We are dedicated to maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from women and minorities. To learn more about this opportunity, please email jobs-economics-business@uwa.edu.au.

Initial interviews will be conducted online. Reference letters will be requested at a later stage. This position is open to international applicants.

For more information about our department, please visit:

https://www.uwa.edu.au/schools/Business/Economics.

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