Advertiser: Institute of Economics, Corvinus University of Budapest

Field(s) of specialization: Econometrics - Macroeconomics; Monetary - Any field - Applied microeconomics

Position type(s): Assistant Professor

Location of job: Fovam ter 8., Budapest, Hungary, 1093, Hungary

Degree required: Doctorate

Job start date: 2027-09-01

Job duration: 3 years

Letters of reference required: 3

Application deadline: 22 Nov 2026 midnight UTC (accepting applications)

Posting end date: 22 Nov 2026

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

Ad text:

The Institute of Economics at Corvinus University of Budapest invites applications for a three-year assistant professor position (part-time or full-time). The expected starting date is 1 September 2027, with some flexibility. Subject to mutual satisfaction and performance, longer-term or tenure-track opportunities may be available.

Corvinus University is a well-established university with a strong tradition in economics in Hungary and is centrally located at the heart of Europe. The University maintains an excellent position as a center for research and teaching and attracts an international group of students and faculty. It offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in the areas of economics, business and social sciences. Corvinus has been granted accreditation by EQUIS, EPAS, and EAPAA, and is a member of several international networks such as CEMS.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Economics from an internationally recognized university. They will conduct independent research, contribute to the Institute's ongoing research activities, and contribute to the teaching of microeconomics and/or macroeconomics and related courses. Applications from all fields of economics are welcome. Candidates with a strong empirical research profile are particularly encouraged to apply. We encourage international applications.

We offer favorable conditions regarding research facilities, data access, time devoted to research, travel support, etc. Employees receive social security benefits and health care. A competitive salary is accompanied by a bonus in case of outstanding publication results.

The position carries publication expectations and a teaching load of approximately two courses per semester, in accordance with the University's Academic Career Model. The successful candidate will also be expected to apply for research grants.

Enquiries (not applications) can be made to Szilárd Benk, email: szilard.benk@uni-corvinus.hu .

To apply, please submit a cover letter, a CV, a copy of the PhD certificate, a published paper and up to two additional research papers/published papers, and any additional supporting documents through EconJobMarket. Three letters of reference must also be submitted through EconJobMarket. Applications will be accepted until 22 November 2026 and reviewed as they are received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further information and interviews, with invitations issued starting from 2 December 2026. Interviews will be conducted online during the EEA Job Market Meeting on 14-17 December 2026.