Advertiser: School of Business and Economics, Maastricht University

Field(s) of specialization: Development; Growth - International Finance/Macro - International Trade - Macroeconomics; Monetary

Position type(s): Assistant Professor

Location of job: Tongersestraat 53, Maastricht, 6211LM, Netherlands

Degree required: Doctorate

Job start date: 2027-09-01

Job duration: Continuing/permanent

Letters of reference required: 2

Application deadline: 15 Nov 2026 midnight UTC (accepting applications)

Posting end date: 15 Nov 2026

Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video starting December, 2026.

Ad text:

The Department of Macro, International and Labour Economics (MILE) at the School of Business and Economics (SBE), Maastricht University, invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in macroeconomics. We welcome candidates with a strong research record in macroeconomics, preferably (but not necessarily) with an interest in monetary economics, macro-finance, and/or international economics. The candidate’s research should demonstrate policy relevance.

• Our goal: Strengthen our research and education in macroeconomics – shaping knowledge that helps us understand and improve how economies and societies function.
• Your colleagues: You will join the vibrant, international academic community within the MILE department and the School of Business and Economics. At MILE, we explore the economic issues that matter for policy today.

Research at MILE focuses on labour and education economics, international economics, and macroeconomics, covering the themes inequality dynamics, technology and economic growth, resilience and climate change, expectations, labour market mobility, cognitive and non-cognitive skills, with a special focus on European and Emerging Markets economies. MILE maintains strong links with other institutes and departments at Maastricht University and with leading international partners – offering you ample opportunity to collaborate and grow. Please visit the department’s website for more information.

As Assistant Professor, you will contribute to research and education in macroeconomics and/or international economics. You are expected to strengthen the department’s research profile, publish in high-quality journals, and engage in external collaborations. We are open to applicants with a creative and promising independent research agenda. In addition to research, the successful candidate is expected to contribute to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. All teaching is conducted in English, and the candidate’s teaching load will be reduced for the first two years.

For more information and submitting your application, please see: https://vacancies.maastrichtuniversity.nl/job/Maastricht-Assistant-Professor-in-Macroeconomics/1372288257/