Regular positions

The Department of Decision Sciences of Bocconi University in Milan, invites applications for 2 Tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level in Theoretical Economics and Mathematical Economics.

The appointments will begin in Fall 2027.

Qualifications

Applicants should have, or be close to completing, a Ph.D. and demonstrate high research potential.

Job information

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.

Salaries for Assistant Professors in the Decision Sciences Department start from € 100,000 per year. The final salary offer may be adjusted according to the actual seniority of the successful candidate, in accordance with the objective and non-discriminatory criteria adopted by the University.

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

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

How to apply

Applications using the on-line application form, must be sent electronically via the site https://jobmarket.unibocconi.eu/?id=998. The candidates who will apply by 23:59 of December 7th, 2026 (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, 2027.

The following documents must be attached to the electronic application:

• a scientific curriculum (including a list of publications and working papers);
• the (up to) three most relevant papers of the candidate;
• Three highly qualified academic referees who will provide a reference letter. Note that reference letters must also be received by the application deadline. It is therefore recommended completing the application early enough to allow time for the referees to upload their letters before the final deadline.

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

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

To apply, visit https://jobmarket.unibocconi.eu/?id=998. (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 Fall 2027.

Key information:

• This early-career position is intended for candidates whose PhD in Economics, Finance, or a closely related field was conferred on or after 1 September 2023. For candidates with documented career interruptions that prevented research activity (e.g., parental leave, long-term illness, or comparable circumstances), the cutoff date will be moved back by the length of the interruption.

• Applications are welcome from candidates working in any field of Economics.

• The appointment is for an eight-year tenure-track contract. Candidates may be considered for promotion to a tenured position at any time before the end of the contract, subject to successful evaluation.

• Compensation and teaching responsibilities are competitive with those offered by other leading European institutions, with a minimum gross annual salary of 100,000 euros. The final remuneration package will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications and overall professional profile, in accordance with the University's principles of equity, transparency and non-discrimination governing its compensation policies.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong record of, or clear potential for excellence in research and teaching.

• Applications must be submitted through the online form available at: https://jobmarket.unibocconi.eu/?id=987

• The application deadline is Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 23:59 Central European Summer Time (CEST).

• Candidates are required to provide the contact details of three highly qualified academic referees. Each referee will automatically receive an email from the system with instructions to upload their reference letter directly.

Additional information:

• Applicants whose Ph.D. was conferred before September 1, 2023, should apply through Bocconi University’s separate call for Experienced Assistant Professor positions in Economics, which is available following this link: https://jobmarket.unibocconi.eu/?id=976.

To apply, visit https://jobmarket.unibocconi.eu/?id=987. (See posting for details.)