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Location: Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics, Professorships · Posted: 2026-08-30 · Closes: 2026-11-15 · Reference: 10156221
Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics
Assistant Professorship in Finance (with tenure-track) 100 %The Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics of the University of Zurich invites applications for an
Assistant Professorship in Finance (with tenure-track)
The position is available starting Fall 2027 or as per agreement. Candidates should have an excellent research record in finance and strong teaching skills both at the undergraduate and the graduate levels.
The successful candidate is expected to take on teaching responsibilities at different levels, including the Bachelor / Master of Arts in Finance, as well as the Doctoral Program in Finance. The teaching language will be German or English. The performance evaluation will be undertaken in line with DORA and the Open Science Policy of the University of Zurich.
Through its educational and research objectives, the University of Zurich aims at attracting leading international researchers who are willing to contribute to its development and to strengthen its reputation as a future-oriented university with excellence in research, promotion of young researchers and innovative research-based teaching. The University of Zurich is an equal opportunity employer and in particular strives to increase the percentage of women in leading positions. Therefore, qualified female researchers are encouraged to apply.
Please submit your application including motivation letter, CV, publication list, research and teaching state-ment as well as a diversity and inclusion statement, and a list of references until 15 November 2026 here.
Documents should be addressed to Prof. Dr. Harald Gall; Dean of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics; University of Zurich; Switzerland.
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Location Faculty of Business, Economics and InformaticsPlattenstrasse 14, 8032 Zürich, Switzerland
Further information Questions about the jobProf. Dr. Zacharias Sautner Head Professorial Appointment Committee
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