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The Institute for Economic Analysis (IAE) is a research center within the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), the largest public research institution in Spain. Founded in 1985 and situated in the Barcelona metropolitan area, the IAE is renowned for advancing frontier research in economics. Its team of researchers is dedicated to scientific excellence, employing both theoretical and empirical approaches across a wide spectrum of economic areas. Consistently recognized in international rankings, the IAE stands out as one of Europe’s premier institutions for economic research.

The IAE is also a founding member of the Barcelona School of Economics (BSE), a world-class institution that fosters collaboration among four academic and research units in Barcelona. The BSE has consistently been awarded Severo Ochoa grants since the program was launched by Spain’s State Research Agency. This prestigious recognition is awarded to top research institutions in Spain that demonstrate scientific impact and leadership at the international level. The IAE is engaged in graduate education by directing and contributing to BSE Master’s programs. We are equally dedicated to the IDEA doctoral program at UAB, where we mentor the next generation of scholars, equipping them with the guidance, resources, and support necessary to excel in their academic pursuits.

As a public institution, CSIC periodically opens "Permanent Job Calls," which are the way to achieve a permanent public position at CSIC as a civil servant. You may consult these at CSIC's Virtual Platform. There are 3 levels of permanent positions at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC): Tenured Scientist (Associate Professor level 1), Research Scientist (Associate Professor level 2) and Research Professor.

CSIC typically opens an annual call for permanent positions, but this does not guarantee that the IAE will have an open position / open positions each year. In general, the IAE Board must request positions from CSIC, submitting a list of highly qualified candidates who have expressed a strong interest in joining the institute. Therefore, if you are interested, please contact job.openings@iae.csic.es. For details and the latest updates on current and forthcoming job openings, please visit our website here or here.

As a general rule, candidates should have a European Union citizenship, although there are a few exceptions to this. To apply for a tenured civil servant position, candidates who have completed their Ph.D. thesis abroad must have their doctoral degree homologated or at least received the equivalence in Spain. Equivalence is a simplified procedure that certifies, for academic purposes, that the training completed to obtain a foreign master’s or doctoral degree is comparable to that required in Spain, both in terms of level and in relation to a specific academic area and field. For reference, the process of obtaining the equivalence of a foreign Ph.D. degree can take up several months. Hence, the process should be started before there is a call announcing new positions.

If you need the recognition of equivalence of your doctoral degree, the body responsible for issuing it will be any Spanish public or private university, provided that the university offers a doctoral program comparable to the one for which recognition is sought. Some of the documents to be submitted will require an official translation into Spanish and might require legalization. Within the European Union, the translation of public documents of a Member State is not required when they are accompanied by a standard multilingual form. The legalization must be carried out by the Spanish consular office in the country where the document was issued, except in the case of countries that are signatories of the Hague Convention, where legalization is replaced by the apostille, issued by the competent authorities of the country of origin. Neither legalization nor apostille is required for academic documents issued by EU Member States, signatories to the EEA Agreement or Switzerland.

To apply, visit https://www.iae.csic.es/job-openings/permanent-job-opportunities. (See posting for details.)

UFAE will have one or more faculty positions starting in September of 2026. Appointments will be at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. Complete applications, including cover letter, job market paper, CV and three reference letters, must be submitted by November 2nd, 2025. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional research potential. The committee will consider outstanding candidates from any field.

The Unit of Economic Analysis at UAB

The Unit of Economic Analysis (UFAE, www.uabufae.eu) is part of the Department of Economics and Economic History at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). The Department is located on the UAB Bellaterra Campus, adjacent to the Institute for Economic Analysis (IAE-CSIC, www.iae.csic.es). Research activities, including regular macro, micro and applied seminars, as well as the IDEA Graduate Programme (www.uabidea.eu), are jointly organised with the IAE-CSIC.

UFAE is also one of the four academic units of the Barcelona School of Economics (BSE, www.bse.eu). This collaborative environment fosters a vibrant research atmosphere and provides excellent teaching opportunities at the PhD, MSc and undergraduate levels. UFAE boasts strong international connections, a highly regarded graduate school and a robust research focus.

Characteristics of the offer:

• Assistant Professor positions are tenure-track positions (six-year clock)
• Associate Professor positions are with tenure
• The selected candidates will deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Candidates must hold a PhD in Economics or related areas by September 1, 2026

Application Process:

• Submit applications electronically via econjobmarket.org by November 2, 2025.
• Online interviews will be held from December 9 to 12, 2025.

Contact:

For further information, feel free to contact the hiring committee at uab.hiring@gmail.com.

Three Assistant Professorships in Economics

The Department of Economics at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (Faculty of Economics and Business, Reus, Catalonia, Spain) invites applications for three Assistant Professorships in all fields of Economics.

Note that one of the three offered positions (profile Economic Theory) must be filled by the end of December 2025. Recruitment starts immediately and we will expedite the process to reach a decision.

For the remaining two positions applications can be submitted up to March 2026. However, we encourage to apply as soon as possible as we will also immediately start the process of reviewing and contacting candidates until the positions are filled.

We are looking for outstanding candidates from internationally well-recognized PhD programs. Priority will be given to candidates with at least 1 year of post-doctoral experience.

With respect to teaching responsibilities, the selected candidates are expected to initially teach in the undergraduate program and supervise students’ work. Teaching will be either in Catalan or Spanish, with the possibility of teaching partially in English. To facilitate the candidate’s research activity, teaching load is reduced below regular course work for tenured faculty.

The successful applicants are expected to prove potential for publication in top-ranked journals. Also, the successful candidates should collaborate with the established research groups of the Department in applying for external research funding, and contributing to knowledge exchange and dissemination of research results.

The Department of Economics aims to conduct research in a broad range of areas within Economics and offers undergraduate and graduate programs at the highest level. The Department employs approximately 40 faculty members and 10 PhD students. Our senior faculty members have a well-recognized publication record and are internationally connected. In addition, there is group of junior researchers coming from high-quality PhD programs that have recently joined the Department.

We focus on the recruitment of excellent national and international researchers. Our research and degree programs have a strong international focus. The Department hosts several research centers and external funding of research activities is a top priority.

For more information about the Department of Economics, please visit: www.de.urv.cat

Further information

For further information about the position and the department, please contact the Head of Recruiting Committee Prof. Ferran Mañé (e-mail: ferran.mane@urv.cat). When applying for this position it is mandatory to attach the following:

- Motivation letter for the Assistant Professorship.

- Curriculum Vitae, with detailed record of research and teaching experience.

- Two reference letters.

We will interview on-line a list of selected candidates and a shortlist of successful candidates for each position will be selected by the appointment committee and invited to the Department for a seminar and further interview. The process will start by October and remain open until the positions are filled.

CUNEF Universidad is seeking candidates for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level in the Departments of Economics, Finance and Accounting, Quantitative Methods, and Mathematics.

Located in Madrid, CUNEF Universidad (www.cunef.edu/en/) offers a dynamic and international research-oriented environment with excellent research facilities, including data and funding for research-related activities. CUNEF Universidad provides a balanced teaching workload and a highly competitive remuneration.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and to publish their research in leading scientific journals. Since CUNEF Universidad offers several degrees in English, knowledge of Spanish is not required.

The positions will start in September 2026. Applicants should have completed a PhD, or be scheduled to do so, before being appointed. Candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, job market paper and three reference letters via EconJobMarket.

In order to be considered, applications must be received before November 15, 2025.

Interviews will be conducted online during the European Job Market for Economists (EJME) between December 9-19, 2025.