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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.

CEMFI is recruiting two Postdoctoral Researchers with a PhD in Economics or Finance, a strong commitment to research, and prior experience in the areas of Energy and Environmental Economics and/or Empirical Industrial Organization. The positions are funded by the European Research Council Advanced Grant ERC-2023-ADG Project 101142583 — ENERGY-IN-TRANSITION, titled “Socio-Economic Challenges and Opportunities of the Energy Transition” led by Professor Natalia Fabra, as well as the Project financed by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities CPP2024-011557. These positions are for one or two years, starting in September 2026, with the possibility of extension to a third year.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Contribute to the activities of the research group in the form of research assistance and joint research comparable to a standard teaching load.

• Participate in the activities of the research group (seminars, workshop, lunch meetings).

• Further their own research agenda in the area of energy and environmental economics and sustainable finance.

• No teaching duties involved.

Desired qualifications and experience:

• Hold a PhD in Economics or Finance (or be close to completing it) from a highly-ranked university.

• Have excellent qualifications as well as outstanding own research focus on empirical tools and programming is highly welcome.

Job conditions:

· Full-time position.

· The job will be based at CEMFI in Madrid/Spain.

· Duration: 1 or 2 years, from September 1st, 2026, to August 31st, 2027, or August 31st, 2028 with the possibility of extension for a third year.

CEMFI is one of the leading Graduate Schools in Europe. We offer highly selective Master and PhD programs in Economics and Finance. All our research and teaching activities are done in English. Our faculty conduct research subject to the highest international standards.

<a name="OLE_LINK2"></a>CEMFI recognizes the positive value of diversity and particularly encourages applications from women and candidates with underrepresented demographics regarding disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or other characteristics.

Candidates should apply via https://econjobmarket.org/positions/12272 by January 20, 2026; however, the search will not be restricted to candidates applying through this channel. Candidates should submit a cover letter describing interest in the position and future career plans, curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation, and one recent research paper. Application deadline: 20 January 2026.

If you need any further information, you can contact jobs@cemfi.es.

The Department of Applied Economics (DEA) at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) invites applications for various tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level, starting in September 2026.

We welcome applications from candidates specializing in any field of applied economics with a strong research background, ideally at post-doctoral level or beyond.

The Department of Applied Economics offers a vibrant research environment within the Barcelona academic hub, favouring academic interaction with the many institutions in the area. Further information about the Department can be found at: https://www.uab.cat/en/applied-economics. A summary of recent research activities is also available here.

Successful candidates are expected to eventually teach in both undergraduate and graduate programs, supervise student work at all levels, develop an independent research agenda achieving international recognition, actively participate in the Department’s seminar series, and engage with the national and international research networks to which the Department belongs. Teaching could be either in Catalan, English or Spanish.

The Department’s main teaching areas include Principles of Economics, International Economics, Public Sector Economics, Econometrics, Economic Policy, Labour Economics, and the Spanish and Catalan economies. In light of teaching needs, particular consideration will be given to candidates with an interest in teaching the Spanish and/or Catalan economy courses.

The positions are offered as six-year ‘lector’ contracts. Promotion to full tenure requires obtaining accreditation (‘agregat’ from AQU or ‘titular’ from ANECA) and could take place after three years as ‘lector’. The current gross annual salary for a ‘lector’ is €38,318 (complemented with research and teaching recognition programmes). The annual effective teaching load is a maximum of 150 hours, spread across two semesters.

Applications should include:

1. A cover letter

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Job market paper

4. Two recommendation letters

Interviews will be conducted online during the European Job Market, December 15th-18th, 2025. Fly-outs will take place in January 2026.

For enquiries, you can contact the JM Chair at manuel.flores@uab.cat.

The Department of Economics at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid invites applications for two tenure-track assistant professor positions starting September 2026 from candidates in all fields.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. completed by September 2026.
• No knowledge of Spanish is required. The graduate program and all research activities are conducted in English. Teaching can be performed in English.

Application Process:

• Deadline: November 14.
• Applications should be submitted at econjobmarket.org.
• Submit CV, recent research sample, and three recommendation letters.
• Indicate three faculty members in our department whose research aligns with yours. This helps in the review process.

Interviews:

• Online on December 15-18.

For inquiries, please contact econjobuc3m@gmail.com.

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