Assistant Professor in Microeconomics (non-tenure track, 6 years)

The Department of Economics at Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU) invites applications for an assistant professorship (non-tenure track, 6 years fixed-term). The start date is flexible but we target the summer of 2026.

The position advertised is in Microeconomics particularly economic theory and its applications to Organizational Economics, Industrial Organization, Political Economy, Law and Economics or combinations thereof. The ability to connect with the department's research focuses is highly valued.

Applicants are expected to show outstanding commitment to research and must have obtained a PhD when taking up the position. The position carries a limited teaching load. Teaching can be in English. No knowledge of German is required.

Applications through Econ Job Market must be received by November 20, 2025, but we will start reviewing packages after November 15th.

We will interview for these positions virtually in December, on-site flyouts will take place in January. More information about this position can be obtained from Johannes Schneider, email: [email protected]

For more information on the department, visit https://www.jku.at/en/department-of-economics/.

The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.