Professorship in Economics (W2) (f/m/d)

The University of Cologne is one of the oldest and largest universities in Germany. With its six Faculties covering a broad spectrum of disciplines and its internationally outstanding research profile areas, it enjoys an excellent reputation for its academic achievements and high standards of undergraduate and graduate education. The position is based in the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences (“WiSo-Faculty”), which is consistently top ranked in research and teaching.

Your tasks

The professorship in Economics (W2, tenured) is part of the Cluster of Excellence “ECONtribute: Markets & Public Policy”, which is jointly run by the Universities of Cologne and Bonn and funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) within the framework of the Excellence Strategy (https://econtribute.de/). The Cluster provides a dynamic, collaborative and international research environment for understanding market functioning and failures, as well as public policy responses, using innovative research approaches. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the overall research agendas of the Cluster and the WiSo-Faculty and engage in the management of the Cluster and the academic administration of the WiSo-Faculty. The professorship will be based in the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Cologne and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to excellence in teaching in the WiSo-Faculty’s programmes.

Your profile

We invite applications from outstanding scholars from all fields in economics, such as applied, quantitative, public, or international economics. We expect from candidates that they have a track record of outstanding publications in economics and a strong commitment to research excellence. The research profile should fit to the ECONtribute Cluster of Excellence. Candidates have ideally also demonstrated the ability to offer high-quality teaching in Economics at different levels.

Our offer

The University of Cologne provides a stimulating academic environment with a wide range of career development opportunities as well as support services for dual career couples and family-friendly working conditions. The position is available from July 2026 or based on mutual agreement. Formal requirements are detailed in Section 36 of the Higher Education Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Hochschulgesetz – HG NRW). As a rule, the teaching load comprises nine semester hours per week (i.e., two hours per week is one 90-minute course per semester). The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.