Job description: This is a full-time position involving teaching at the bachelor's, master's, and PhD levels, including the supervision of master's theses and doctoral dissertations. The major goal of this position is to strengthen the GSEM’s research and teaching capabilities in the area of International Economics, with a particular emphasis on quantitative international trade.
We are particularly interested in outstanding candidates whose expertise in international economics complements the Institute of Economics and Econometrics (IEE)’s existing strengths, including applied econometrics, development economics, and environmental economics. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue research of the highest international standard, to develop projects with policy relevance, and to obtain external funding.
The candidate will also be expected to assume management and organizational tasks related to their function at the IEE, to engage actively in the GSEM’s community, to collaborate with its various stakeholders, and to contribute to initiatives of the School. Geneva’s unique international ecosystem, with institutions such as the WTO, UNCTAD, and ITC, offers exceptional opportunities for research and policy engagement that the new professor will be expected to leverage.
Candidate profile: Applicants must have earned a PhD in economics. They must demonstrate research excellence with a strong publication record in leading economics journals and show clear expertise in international economics, particularly in international trade and quantitative methods. Evidence of a capacity to connect high-quality academic research to global policy debates will be a strong asset.
Teaching experience in international economics, macroeconomics, and quantitative methods at different academic levels, combined with strong pedagogical skills, is expected. The candidate is expected to teach in English, but teaching in French is also possible.
Starting date: September 1st, 2026, or at a later date upon agreement.
Applications: The application should include a cover letter, a detailed CV with a list of publications and ongoing research projects, a copy of degrees/diplomas, and a list of referees who can be contacted directly by the search committee. Recommendation letters are not requested at this stage.
Applications must be submitted online via the University of Geneva website at https://jobs.unige.ch. Email and postal applications will not be considered. The deadline for applications is 12.12.2025 (23:59 Geneva time).
Information on the position can be obtained from the IEE director, Professor Monika Mrázová: monika.mrazova@unige.ch.
To promote gender parity, we encourage female scholars to apply.
To apply, visit https://jobs.unige.ch/www/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=1&p_web_page_id=72409. (See posting for details.)