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The Department of Economics at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice invites expressions of interest for a fixed-term postdoctoral position. The position is open to candidates with research interests in any field of economics. The appointment will be for three years, beginning in Fall 2026.

Candidates should demonstrate strong potential for outstanding research and teaching. Under current Italian regulations, candidates must hold a PhD by the starting date. There are no restrictions on nationality, and proficiency in Italian is not required. Ca’ Foscari University is an equal opportunity employer and aims to increase the representation of female faculty members.

Located in the historic center of Venice, the Department of Economics offers selective undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs. Our faculty conducts high-quality research with a focus on policy-relevant topics. The Italian Ministry of University and Research recently recognized us as a “Department of Excellence” for the 2023-2027 period.

Compensation and teaching load are competitive with other European institutions. In addition, a generous UniCredit-funded salary top-up of €150,000 is available. Under current Italian tax law, individuals relocating from abroad may qualify for a substantial income tax exemption lasting from 6 to 12 years, depending on individual circumstances.

Applications should be submitted via Econ Job Market by November 30, 2025, and must include:

a. A cover letter;

b. A curriculum vitae;

c. A job market paper;

d. Up to two additional working papers or publications (optional);

e. Three letters of recommendation.

The Department Hiring Committee will conduct virtual interviews from December 15 to 18, 2025.

For further information regarding the position, please contact the Hiring Committee at recruiting.dec@unive.it

The Department of Decision Sciences of Bocconi University in Milan invites applications for Tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level in Theoretical Economics and Mathematical Economics.

The appointments will begin in Fall 2026.

Applicants should have, or be close to completing, a Ph.D. and demonstrate high research potential. Successful candidates will be expected to develop a strong publication record, contribute to the academic life of the department, and be effective teachers both at the undergraduate and graduate level. Compensation and teaching load will be competitive with other top European Schools.

The tenure track will run for up to 8 years (with one paid sabbatical year). There is the possibility of promotion to a tenured position by the end of that period or before.

Applications using the on-line application form, must be sent electronically via the site https://jobmarket.unibocconi.eu/?id=838. The candidates who will apply by 23:59 of December 7th, 2025 (Italian time) will have the possibility of being interviewed by our interviewing team in mid-December. Otherwise, the final deadline for application will be 23:59, January 15th, 2026.

Further details on the position may be requested from faculty@unibocconi.it

To apply, visit https://jobmarket.unibocconi.eu/?id=838. (See posting for details.)

Full-time tenure-track position in Economics and Finance

John Cabot University (JCU) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Economics and Finance (Assistant or Associate level), to begin end of August 2026. The initial appointment is for two years, with possibility of renewal.

We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in Economics or Finance who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and research and a commitment to institutional and community service. The subfield is open, with a preference for candidates with expertise in finance, macroeconomics, financial institutions, and capital markets. The ideal candidate should have familiarity and experience with the American liberal arts educational tradition and be prepared to teach introductory courses as well as courses in their area of expertise. The teaching load is three courses per semester. Candidates are expected to be fluent in English, which is the language of instruction, and to have valid EU working documents in Italy.

Applicants should send 1) a cover letter addressing their interest and fit for teaching at an American liberal arts college in Rome; 2) an updated curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy; 4) evidence of teaching excellence.

Applicants should send evidence of ongoing research, e.g., one or two writing samples demonstrating research potential in the field of specialization. Applicants should also arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent separately to the same email address.

Materials should be sent as a single pdf file to EconomicsFinanceSearch@johncabot.edu

Review of applications will begin December 20 and continue until the positions are filled. Applications received before January 5 will receive full consideration.

Inquiries about the position may be addressed to Prof. Sergio Scicchitano (sergio.scicchitano@johncabot.edu).

John Cabot University, a regionally accredited American university in Rome, Italy, is an equal opportunity employer. The University prohibits and has a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or parental status, or disability in any of its policies, programs, and services.

To apply, send a message to EconomicsFinanceSearch@johncabot.edu. (See posting for details.)

The Department of Social and Political Sciences at Bocconi University is inviting applications for an Assistant Professor position in Economic History. The area of specialization is economic and social history. The ideal candidate does high-quality research on long-term historical processes, including those characterizing the preindustrial period, and has at least some demonstrable ability to work with primary (archival) sources. The appointment begins on September 1, 2026.

To complement the existing strengths and profile of the Department, candidates engaged in research employing rigorous quantitative analysis are preferred. Candidates should show evidence of a promising research agenda commensurate with their career stage, and should be doing work that engages with multiple fields of study in the Department— economic history, demography, political science, sociology, applied economics, public administration, health. Candidates should also be able to teach courses in economic history at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Bocconi University is a leading European research and teaching institution in economics, social sciences, management and related disciplines. In the 2025 QS World University Ranking of Social Sciences and Management programs, Bocconi ranked 4th in Europe and 12th worldwide. The Department of Social and Political Sciences provides an ideal interdisciplinary research environment. It comprises approximately 60 tenured or tenure-track faculty members who share an interest in policy-relevant research, addressing questions on numerous world challenges, such as inequality, government responsiveness and accountability, corruption and organized crime, environmental sustainability, global health, and international cooperation. Bocconi is located in Italy's most vibrant center, Milan, a historic, cosmopolitan and international city in a metropolitan area of 3 million that is well connected to the rest of Europe and the world. Knowledge of Italian is not required. Terms of employment are competitive.

Applications should be received by 1st December 2025. Applicants must submit (1) a current curriculum vitae, (2) a job market paper (and up to four other published papers), (3) a cover letter, and (4) teaching and research statements via the on-line form using PDF attachments at www.unibocconi.eu/jobmarket. Additionally, at least three academic letters of reference must also be submitted by referees via www.unibocconi.eu/jobmarket. Applicants must have successfully defended their PhD thesis by no later than December 1, 2025 to receive a final offer of employment.

Bocconi University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. Applications are particularly welcome from women and members of groups who are under-represented in academic posts.

To apply, visit https://www.unibocconi.eu/jobmarket. (See posting for details.)

Job Description and Qualification

The Department of Economics and Finance of Luiss University (Rome) invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor in all fields of Economics. Applicants should have obtained, or be close to completing, a PhD in Economics or Finance and should demonstrate strong research potential.

About the Organization

Located in the heart of Rome, Luiss is a leading European university in the Social Sciences, with about 10,000 students and a vibrant international community. The Department of Economics is fully committed to research excellence in a phase of rapid expansion: in the past 18 months alone, 10 new faculty members have joined at all levels. Luiss offers highly competitive salaries, well above Italian public university standards, with salaries doubling for ERC grantees, combined with a 90% income tax reduction for 8–11 years for international hires due to national fiscal policies. Faculty enjoy world-class administrative support, a collegial environment, and a campus set in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, job market paper, and three letters of recommendation by November 23, 2025. Interviews will be conducted online on a rolling basis.

For Additional Questions

Please contact Prof. Luigi Pascali or Prof. Emilio Calvano

Department contacts

Website: https://economiaefinanza.luiss.it

Email: def@luiss.it

Submission materials required

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Job market paper

• Additional paper (optional)

• Other material (in one file) (optional)

• Additional paper (optional)

• Reference Letters: 3

The Department of Economics (DSE) at the University of Bologna is currently accepting applications for one fixed-term position as Assistant Professor starting in the summer of 2026. We welcome applications from any field.

The position offers a competitive compensation package, along with a research budget.

Successful candidates should publish their research in leading peer-reviewed journals and enrich the intellectual environment at the DSE. Knowledge of Italian language is not required and there are no restrictions regarding the nationality of the applicants, as DSE prioritizes diversity and inclusion within its staff. Following a successful evaluation and subject to available funding, the position may be converted to a tenure-track Assistant Professorship.

REPEC ranks the DSE among the best Economics departments worldwide, 13th in Europe, and 40th globally.

Job interviews will be held remotely at the European Job Market: December 15-18, 2025.

Application Instructions

Applications should be received by November 10th, 2025. They should include a cover letter, a CV, a research statement, one (or more) research paper(s), and three reference letters, and should be uploaded on the EconJobMarket website https://econjobmarket.org/

For additional information, please contact: dse.info@unibo.it

Job Description and Qualification

The Department of Accounting and Corporate Finance of LUISS University (Rome) invites applications for a position as Assistant or Associate Professor in Finance. Applicants should have obtained, or be close to completing, a Ph.D. in Finance or Economics and demonstrate strong research potential.

The successful candidate is expected to do research and teach courses in Finance. All fields of Finance will be considered.

About the Organization

Located in the heart of Rome, LUISS is a leading European university in the Social Sciences, with about 10,000 students and a vibrant international community. LUISS is fully committed to research excellence in a phase of rapid expansion: in the past 18 months alone, 10 new faculty members have joined at all levels in the fields of Finance and Economics.

The LUISS Master in Finance is ranked 20th in the 2025 Financial Times Master in Finance ranking. In the last six years, resident faculty in the Accounting, Finance, and Economics community have published more than 60 articles in the FT Top 50 journals list, including 19 in the top three Finance journals.

LUISS offers highly competitive salaries, well above Italian public university standards — with salaries doubling for ERC grantees — and benefits from a 90% income tax reduction for 8 to 11 years for international hires under national fiscal policies. Faculty enjoy world-class administrative support, a collegial environment, and a campus located in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, job market paper, and three letters of recommendation by November 23, 2025. Interviews will be conducted online on a rolling basis.

For Additional Questions

Please contact: Prof. Pierluigi Murro (pmurro@luiss.it)

Website: https://www.luiss.edu/

University of Naples Federico II

CSEF - Center for Studies in Economics and Finance – www.csef.it

DISES – Department of Economics and Statistics – www.dises.unina.it

Research Fellowships

Job Description

The Center for Studies in Economics and Finance (CSEF) and the Department of Economics and Statistics (DISES) of the University of Naples Federico II invite applications from candidate of any nationality for (i) two Post-Doctoral Fellowships in the fields of finance and/or macroeconomics, and (ii) a contract for one tenure-track Assistant Professorship in the field of finance, starting in the Summer of 2026.

The Post-Doctoral Fellowships last 3 years, and are designed for candidates who just completed their PhD or are going to complete it by the early Summer of 2026. The Assistant Professor contract lasts 6 years, with potential promotion to Associate Professor at any time after the end of the third year, and is designed for candidates who have already a solid publication record.

Knowledge of Italian is not required for the positions. Successful candidates are expected to publish their research in top peer-reviewed journals and to actively contribute to the intellectual environment of CSEF and DISES. The teaching load will be approximately 40 hours per year for Research Fellows, and between 60 and 90 hours per year for the Assistant Professor.

CSEF and DISES are closely integrated and located in common premises at the University of Naples Federico II. CSEF is a research center directed by Marco Pagano, and is a joint venture of the University of Naples Federico II, Bocconi University and the University of Salerno. DISES is directed by Antonio Acconcia and offers undergraduate, Master and PhD courses in Economics and Finance.

Application procedure

Applications should be received by Friday 28 November 2025. Applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae, a completed research paper and at least two reference letters to EconJobMarket (https://www.europeanjobmarketofeconomists.org).

Applicants who experience problems in the submission process should contact Stefania Maddaluno, email: csef@unina.it

Interviews will take place virtually at the European Job Market for Economists (EJME 2025-26) to be held online between Monday, 15 December and Thursday, 18 December 2025.

All candidates must be a member of the European Economic Association (EEA) to take part in the EJME 2025/26. Instructions for registration are available at

www.europeanjobmarketofeconomists.org

The most promising candidates will be invited for seminars in January and February 2026.

The Department of Economics and Finance (DEF) at Tor Vergata University of Rome invites applications for positions of Senior Assistant Professor in all areas of Economics and Finance with a proven publication record.

The position lasts for six years (but the tenure clock may be shorter) with a possible top-up in addition to the base salary. Candidates must have a Doctorate Degree.

The primary responsibility of a Senior Assistant Professor (RTT) is high-quality research; therefore, the teaching load is light (max 72 hours), and it is preferably allocated to graduate courses. Knowledge of Italian is not required.

Our Department is an equal opportunity employer, devoted to promoting high-quality research, seminars, and conference activities. RePEc and Tilburg University rank our Department among the top 5 universities in Italy, and the top 15% in Europe. Since 2018 the Department has been recognized by the Italian Ministry of University and Research as one of the best economics Departments in the country (Dipartimento di Eccellenza) and was awarded a large grant that supports an intense hiring policy at both junior and senior levels. More information about the DEF can be found at http://economia.uniroma2.it/en/def/.

Application Instructions
Applications should be received by November 16, 2025 (midnight, UTC). They should include the CV, a research statement, at least three research papers, and at least 3 reference letters; all documentation should be uploaded on the EconJobMarket website: https://econjobmarket.org/

The DEF will schedule virtual interviews in the framework of the European Job Market on December 16 -18, 2025.

Contacts:

Jennifer Vieley (jennifer.lou.vieley@uniroma2.it)

Bocconi University invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Economics, starting in the Fall 2026. The position is open to candidates working in all fields of Economics.

The tenure track will run for up to eight years and there is the possibility of promotion to a tenured position by the end of that period or before.

Compensation and teaching load are competitive with other top European schools.

Candidates should show considerable promise for excellent research and teaching. Applicants should be nearing the completion of their Ph.D. in Economics, Finance or related fields, or should have already completed it.

Application Procedure

Applications using the online application form must be sent electronically via the site https://jobmarket.unibocconi.eu/?id=857 by 23:59 of Saturday November 15th, 2025 (CET).

To apply, visit https://jobmarket.unibocconi.eu/?id=857. (See posting for details.)

The Einaudi Institute for Economics and Finance (EIEF) invites applications for 1 tenure-track position as Assistant Professor, starting in the summer of 2026. EIEF is an independent research foundation which produces academic research of the highest quality standards, with emphasis on policy-relevant topics. EIEF also offers courses at graduate level and runs high-quality conferences. It provides a pleasant and stimulating research environment, a top-notch visiting program, excellent facilities and premises located in the centre of Rome.

The position offers a competitive compensation package plus a research budget. Successful candidates are expected to publish their research in top peer-reviewed journals, teach graduate students (with a light teaching load) and contribute to the intellectual environment of EIEF. Applicants should have high research potential and have earned a Ph.D. degree in Economics or Finance or be close to completion. Application in all fields are welcome. There are no restrictions regarding the nationality of the applicants. EIEF is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, please submit a Curriculum Vitae, a completed research paper and three reference letters to EconJobMarket or, were this website not available, please submit your application directly to applications@eief.it indicating “EIEF Assistant Professor positions 2026”. In both cases, the submission deadline is November 14, 2025.

EIEF will hold virtual job interviews between December 10 and 17, 2025.

Please note: candidates must also copy and include in their application the following disclaimer concerning the processing of personal data.

Bocconi University invites applications for several tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Finance, starting in the Fall 2026. The positions are open to candidates working in all fields of Finance.

The tenure track will run for up to eight years and there is the possibility of promotion to a tenured position by the end of that period or before.

Compensation and teaching load are competitive with other top European schools.

JOB QUALIFICATION: Candidates should show considerable promise for excellent research and teaching. Applicants should be nearing the completion of their Ph.D. in Finance, Economics, or related fields, or should have already completed it.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Bocconi University is a leading European university. It is located in central Milan, Italy, offering undergraduate, graduate, PhD, MBA and Executive programs in finance, economics, management and law. Bocconi is a private university and fully independent from the public university system. It is the leading school for finance and economics education in Italy, with strong ties to the financial and industrial community, in Italy and abroad.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applications using the on-line application form, must be sent electronically via the site www.unibocconi.eu/jobmarket, by 23:59 of Friday, November 14th, 2025 (CET).

The following documents must be attached to the electronic application:

a. a scientific curriculum;

b. a job market paper, plus any other publications or working papers, up to a maximum of three, which the candidate intends to submit for this evaluation;

c. list of three highly qualified academic referees providing a reference letter. Referees will be sent an automatic e-mail via the system and asked to upload their letter directly.

For any problems with the online application system, candidates can contact faculty@unibocconi.it

Interviews will be held virtually and selected candidates will be invited for in person flyouts.

Bocconi University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. Applications are particularly welcome from women and members of groups who are under-represented in academic posts.

To apply, visit https://www.unibocconi.eu/jobmarket. (See posting for details.)