Assistant Professor in Applied Microeconomics

The Department of Economics at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, invites applications for two Assistant Professors in Economics. These are six-year tenure-track positions, with a mid-term review after three years. The expected start date is September 2027. Each position will be advertised separately.

This ad is for the Applied Microeconomics position, and we particularly welcome candidates with research interests in labor, inequality, health, crime, and education. The successful candidate will join a vibrant applied microeconomics group with broad expertise across these and related fields, offering many opportunities for intellectual exchange and collaboration.

Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a Ph.D. in Economics. Research potential will be the key selection criterion, and the successful candidate is expected to conduct research suitable for publication in highly ranked economics journals.

The teaching load is minimal; English is the primary teaching language.
Applications including cover letter, CV, job market paper, research statement and three letters of recommendation should be submitted through https://www.econjobmarket.org. Applications must be received by November 15, 2026. The department encourages diversity, and we welcome qualified economists of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

We will interview for these positions virtually at the European Job Market for Economists December 14 to December 17, 2026. More information about this position can be obtained from Professor Randi Hjalmarsson, email: [email protected]

Gothenburg is a city of about 675,000 inhabitants, located on the west coast of Sweden. The city is highly rated for its quality of living, and the university is located right in its center. For more information on the Department of Economics, please visit https://www.gu.se/en/school-business-economics-law/economics/.