Open positions

  • Professorship in Strategic Management (Open Rank)

    The Faculty of Management, Economics, and Social Sciences of the University of Fribourg (Switzerland) invites applications for a Professorship in Strategic Management (Open Rank) at the Department of Management. The position includes a fully funded Ph.D. position (100%). The expected start date is September 1, 2024.
    The future professor will teach French and English courses at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels. The courses should cover different aspects of strategy and strategic management (e.g., business and corporate strategy, strategic planning, strategic alliance management). 

    The successful candidate must have demonstrated the ability to publish regularly in leading scientific journals in the field of strategic management. 

    As the University of Fribourg is bilingual (French/German), fluency in French is required, and knowledge of German is considered a plus. The University offers attractive working conditions and a very competitive salary in international comparison. 

    Candidates should have a doctorate (Ph.D.) in management or in a related domain, preferably specializing in strategy or strategic management, a strong research record, and excellent teaching skills. 

    The University of Fribourg is keen to promote a fair representation of women in teaching and research and encourages applications from women. The University of Fribourg is a signatory of the DORA declaration and attaches great importance to the qualitative evaluation of academic performance. 

    Candidates should send their complete application package (motivation letter describing their qualifications for the position, CV, list of publications, teaching experiences, administrative responsibilities, research grants obtained, proposal of future research, three professional references, and a choice of three representative scientific publications) until November 8, 2023 electronically in a single pdf-file to the Chair of the committee, Prof. Dr. Olivier Furrer, olivier.furrer@unifr.ch, with a copy to the deans’ office, decanat-ses@unifr.ch. Additional information can be obtained from Prof. Dr. Olivier Furrer.

     

  • Assistentin / Assistenten am Lehrstuhl für Wirtschafts- und Finanzpolitik

    Am Departement für Volkswirtschaftslehre an der Wirtschafts-und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät der Universität Freiburg/Schweiz,  ist die Stelle einer/eines Assistentin / Assistenten zu besetzen. Sie kann ab dem 1.9.2023 als Diplom- (mit MA) oder Unterassistentenstelle (mit BA) besetzt und flexibel angetreten werden. 

    Ein breites Interesse an wirtschafts- und finanzpolitischen Problemen sowie der politisch-ökonomischen Sicht zu ihren Ursachen und Lösungen sind Voraussetzung. Gute Kenntnisse im empirischen Arbeiten sind vorteilhaft. Neben der Forschungstätigkeit wird erwartet, dass Assistierende unterstützende Aufgaben in Lehre und Administration am Lehrstuhl wahrnehmen. Die Teilnahme an (internationalen) Fachkonferenzen und Doktorandenkursen, auch im Studienzentrum Gerzensee (www.szgerzensee.ch), ist ausdrücklich erwünscht und wird unterstützt. 

    Bewerbende sollten einen Master- oder Bachelorabschluss in Volkswirtschaftslehre oder einer verwandten Disziplin vorweisen, vorzugsweise mit einer Spezialisierung in Public Economics, Politischer Ökonomie und/oder empirischen Methoden. Gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse werden vorausgesetzt, Französischkenntnisse sind vorteilhaft. 

    Die Universität befindet sich in attraktiver Lage im Herzen der Schweiz mit einem zweisprachigen Umfeld. Das Gehalt ist kompetitiv. 

    Interessierte Personen, die über die erforderlichen Qualifikationen verfügen, werden gebeten, ihre Bewerbung zusammen mit einem Motivationsschreiben, einem detaillierten Lebenslauf, relevanten Zeugnissen und Referenzen spätestens bis zum 16. Juli 2023 einzureichen bei: 

    Prof. Dr. Reiner Eichenberger, Lehrstuhl für Wirtschafts- und Finanzpolitik, Universität Fribourg, Bd. de Pérolles 90, CH-1700 Fribourg.
    Tel. +41 78 888 82 62, E-Mail: reiner.eichenberger@unifr.ch Internet: http://www.unifr.ch/finwiss . 

    Bei Rückfragen wenden Sie sich bitte direkt per email an Reiner Eichenberger.

  • Wiss. Mitarbeiter/-in (Doktorand/-in) am Lehrstuhl für Makroökonomie, Internationale Industrie - und Wachstumpolitik

    Das Departement für Volkswirtschaftslehre der Fakultät der Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften, Lehrstuhl für Makroökonomie, bietet zum 1. August 2023 oder nach Vereinbarung die Stelle als Wiss. Mitarbeiter/-in (Doktorand/-in) mit Beschäftigungsgrad von 100%, befristet auf max. 5 Jahre.

    Aufgabenschwerpunkte:

    • Unterstützende Aufgaben in Forschung und Lehre.
    • Eigenständiges, durch den Lehrstuhlinhaber betreutes Dissertationsprojekt (Promotion zum Dr. rer. pol.). Mögliche Forschungsgebiete sind: Internationale Ökonomie, Ökonomie des Alterns, Wachstumsökonomie, Verteilungsökonomie, Ökonomie der Sozialsysteme.

    Einstellungsvoraussetzung:

    • Guter Master- oder Diplomabschluss in Volkswirtschaftslehre oder Mathematik (mit Nebenfach Volkswirtschaftslehre) zum Zeitpunkt des Stellenantritts;
    • Starkes Interesse      an      gesamtwirtschaftlichen       und      wirtschaftspolitischen Fragestellungen;
    • Freude am wissenschaftlichen Arbeiten, Eigeninitiative und Teamgeist;
    • Sehr gute Kenntnisse in Deutsch und English.

     

    Die Universität Freiburg/Schweiz ist eine dreisprachige Universität (D/F/E) und zeichnet sich durch ein internationales Umfeld und attraktive Arbeitsbedingungen mit kompetitiver Entlohnung aus. 

    Interessierte Personen, die über die erforderlichen Qualifikationen verfügen, werden gebeten, ihre Bewerbung zusammen mit einem detaillierten Lebenslauf, Zeugnissen und Referenzen bis zum 15. Mai 2023. einzureichen bei:
    Prof. Dr. Volker Grossmann, Lehrstuhl für Makroökonomie – Internationale Industrie- und Wachstumspolitik, Universität Freiburg, Bd. de Pérolles 90, CH-1700 Fribourg.

    Tel. +41 26 300 93 83, E-Mail: volker.grossmann@unifr.ch

    http:///www.unifr.ch/makro

  • Professor (tenured) in “Digital Communication and Datafication" associated with the position as chair of the Institute for Digital Communication and Media Innovation

    The Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Fribourg (Switzerland) invites applications for the full-time position of Professor (tenured) in “Digital Communication and Datafication". The professorship is with the Department of Communication and Media Research DCM and comes with one fully funded PhD position. Moreover, the successful candidate will chair the University’s “Institute for Digital Communication and Media Innovation” (IDCMI) in Chur and Fribourg that includes additional research positions. The main place of work is Chur; a regular presence in Fribourg including the attendance of meetings and events is required. The appointment begins in fall 2023.

    The professorship first requires a specialization in the digital transformation of media, communication, and the public sphere from a social scientific perspective. Research experience in a field like media innovation, journalism and/or media literacy is not mandatory, but would be of particular interest. Second, candidates should be familiar with digital social scientific research methods (quantitative methods like big data analysis and computational communication science as well as qualitative methods). Third, they should be able to offer critical perspectives on the datafication and platformization of communication as well as on the implications of these developments for individual users, media organizations, media markets, the communication of organizations and/or democratic society.

    Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in communication studies or a closely related discipline (with proven experience in media and communication). They need a strong publication record (including peer-reviewed articles in international journals) as well as positively evaluated teaching experience in the required specialization. Given the expectation to chair the IDCMI, experience in acquiring competitive third-party research grants is required, leadership experience is desirable.

    Teaching takes place in Chur, Fribourg, and other locations in Switzerland. The teaching load is 6-7 hours per week and includes German and English language courses in the master program “Digital Communication and Creative Media Production” (jointly offered by the University of Fribourg and the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons) and in the master program “Communication and Society” (offered by the University of Fribourg). The position thus requires proficiency in German and English. Administrative languages at the University of Fribourg are German and French. A passive knowledge of French is expected in the medium term.

    The University of Fribourg offers excellent working conditions and a competitive salary. Seeking to promote an equitable representation of women and men, the University strongly encourages applications from women. Having signed the DORA declaration, the University of Fribourg emphasizes qualitative assessment of academic achievement.

    Candidates should send their complete application in a single PDF file that includes

    • a cover letter describing their motivation and qualification for the position;
    • a CV including lists of their publications, presentations, teaching experience, research projects/ grants, and contribution to academic service (administrative duties);
    • teaching evaluations;
    • a one-page statement of current and future research interests (research statement);
    • a one-page statement with the candidate’s teaching philosophy (teaching statement);
    • the names of three professional references;
    • three academic papers recently published, forthcoming or under revision

    to the dean’s office (decanat-ses@unifr.ch) and to Ms. Jolanda Wehrli (jolanda.wehrli@unifr.ch), secretary at the DCM, until 17 January 2023

  • 4-year Post-Doc position at the Chair of Industrial Economics

    We are looking for a candidate with a strong interest in behavioral and experimental economics. The position is available as of September 1st 2022, but the starting date could be flexibly postponed until February 1st 2023.

     An interest in behavioral economics and experimental methods is required. The position is focused on conducting research and carries a limited teaching load. 50% of the position are financed through the University of Fribourg, the other 50% through a Swiss National Science Foundation grant on “Incentive Contracts with Nonstandard Beliefs and Errors in Statistical Reasoning.” The position includes a travel budget for participation in international conferences.

     Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in economics or a related field, preferably with a specialization in behavioral economics, organizational economics and /or empirical (experimental) methods.

     The University of Fribourg is located in the heart of Switzerland in a bilingual (German/French) environment. The salary is competitive (100% employment).  
    Interested candidates are asked to send their application by email, containing a motivation letter, a detailed CV as well as relevant educational records. The CV should contain a list of references.  Please submit your application until May 31st, 2022 to Prof. Holeger Herz holger.herz@unifr.ch,  Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Holger Herz via email.

  • PhD position in Microeconometrics, Machine Learning, and Policy Evaluation

    At the Faculty of Management, Social Sciences and Economics, Department of Economics, Chair of Applied Econometrics - Evaluation of Public Policies (Prof. Martin Huber), Starting date is September 1, 2022, we are looking for a candidate with a strong interest in statistics, microeconometrics, and machine learning for causal analysis/policy evaluation.
    In addition to conducting methodological and empirical research projects (e.g. in labor, health, and/or educational economics) which will be part of the dissertation, teaching (e.g. PC labs) and administrative tasks (e.g. application for research grants) will be part of this full-time (100%) position. The salary will be based on the scale for Ph.D. candidates of the University of Fribourg. For more information, please contact personaldienst@unifr.ch.
    Applicants should hold a degree in statistics, economics, or related fields with a specialization in machine learning, microeconometrics, causal inference, or related quantitative methodsand should also have well developed mathematical skills.   Fluency in both German and English (the chair's teaching languages) is a must; a good command of French is an asset. Please send an e-mail with a single PDF file containing the CV, educational records, and a brief statement of research interests/motivation to Mrs. Andrea Sommer-Gauch (andrea.sommer-gauch@unifr.ch) until July 15, 2022. For an overview of the research and teaching activities of the chair, please consult http://www3.unifr.ch/appecon/en/.

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