Université de Fribourg
Fribourg
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Ph. D. position Microeconomics in Fribourg 100% auprès du Department of Economics
- 05 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Fribourg
Job summary
Join the University of Fribourg's Economics Department in Switzerland. Exciting opportunity for research-focused candidates in economics!
Tasks
- Conduct independent research in microeconomics and related fields.
- Teach tutorials in German and English to engage and motivate students.
- Support teaching, research, and administrative tasks for the chair.
Skills
- Degree in economics or related field, with a focus on microeconomics.
- Strong background in microeconomic or mathematical methods.
- Good command of both German and English languages.
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100% auprès du Department of Economics
Particularité
We are looking for a candidate with a strong interest in microeconomics, in particular in the fields of network science, industrial organization, behavioral economics, managerial economics, or game theory. The position will be part of the chair of Applied Microeconomics and Business Economics, which belongs to the Department of Economics of the University of Fribourg in Switzerland.
Domaine d'activité
The successful candidate has a strong background in microeconomic (or mathematical) methods, a strong motivation to conduct own research, and the ability to teach exercise tutorials in German and English that motivate students. The largest part of the working time (more than 50) is devoted to conducting own research and to receiving doctoral training. In addition, supporting the chair in teaching, research-related and administrative tasks is part of this full-time position. The attractive salary remunerates the 100 degree of employment. Participation in international conferences or in doctoral courses, e.g., at the study center Gerzensee (www.szgerzensee.ch) is encouraged and additionally supported.
Exigences
Applicants should hold a degree in economics or a related field (including mathematics, sociology, and management), preferably with a specialization in microeconomics. An overall grade of 5.0 according to the Swiss grading system for the Master’s program is generally a minimum requirement. A good command of both German and English is necessary. The University of Fribourg offers attractive working conditions in an international environment.
Exigences linguistiques
autre: English
Date d'entrée en fonction:
- 01.09.2026
Renseignements:
Prof. Dr. Berno Buechel
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Date limite de réception des offres:
09.03.2026
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