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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.)

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.)

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.)

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.)