The School of Government at Universidad Torcuato Di Tella (UTDT) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in applied microeconomics, with starting date in 2027 (start date is flexible). In exceptional cases, candidates with potential for appointment at the Associate Professor level may be considered.
Sought profile:
- Advanced statistical skills and use of quantitative methods.
- Solid theoretical background.
- Preferred topics of research are (but not limited to):
- Labor economics
- Development economics
- AI and technology
- Climate change and environmental policy
- Population economics and migration
- Public economics
- Behavioral economics
- Health economics
- Political economy
Academic requirements:
- Ph.D. degree (or expected completion by July of 2027) in Economics, or related disciplines.
- Published or forthcoming scholarly work that reveals potential for high-level research.
- Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.
Responsibilities:
- Development of research projects that may eventually be published in high-level academic journals.
- Ability to instruct both introductory and advanced courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Teaching load will be three courses per year (Courses are preferably taught in Spanish and last for one semester).
- Availability to coordinate internal activities such as departmental seminars.
- Direction of thesis projects.
- Regular participation in the activities and institutional development of the School and the University.
The position offers a competitive package which includes research funds and a sabbatical year (with full salary) every six years, once the faculty member promotes to tenure.
The researcher will develop his/her activity within a dynamic and plural academic community, interacting within the School with researchers in applied economics, education, urban economics, and other areas of the University such as digital technologies, neuroscience, public policy, design, business, economics, etc.
The application must include the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Detailed CV
- Job market paper
- At least one additional research paper (may be doctoral dissertation chapter)
- Surveys or teaching evaluations, if possible
- Three letters of recommendation
The deadline for submitting the above documents (as PDFs) is December 1, 2026.
Universidad Torcuato Di Tella is a leading institution in Latin America, committed to the principles of academic excellence, the diversity of ideas and equal opportunity.
More information about the School of Government at: http://www.utdt.edu/gobierno
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Job market paper
- Additional paper
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