Full Professor of Economics with a focus on Quantitative Economic History

The University of Bayreuth is a research-oriented university with internationally competitive, interdisciplinary focus areas in research and teaching. The Faculty of Law, Business & Economics at the University of Bayreuth is currently seeking to appoint a

at salary grade W3 to commence as soon as possible. This is a permanent civil service position.

We are looking for a scholar with a strong track record in the field of empirical economic history. Candidates should have publications in leading international journals, relevant teaching experience and experience in securing and managing third-party funded projects. Applications from all areas of quantitative economic history are welcome. The use of modern microeconometric methods is expected. A willingness to engage in interdisciplinary research collaboration and the ability to relate to the research priorities of the faculty are expected.

Teaching responsibilities include core and elective courses in economics in the bachelor's and master's programmes offered by the Faculty of Law, Business & Economics. In particular, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the bachelor's and master's programmes in Economics, the master’s programme History & Economics, the interdisciplinary programmes involving economics, and teacher education. The successful candidate will also support the training of postgraduate students in the field of economics. An interest in helping to shape the degree programme portfolio would be welcome. The ability to teach in English is expected.

In addition to the general legal requirements, prerequisites for this position are a university degree, a doctoral degree, proven excellence in teaching, and a post-doctoral qualification to teach at a professorial level (Habilitation). Alternatively, evidence of equivalent scholarly achievement, for example as a junior professor or in a non-university environment, will also be considered.  Only applicants who are 51 years of age or younger can be hired as civil servants. Exceptions will only be made if there are urgent reasons for doing so (Art. 60 para 3 BayHIG).

The University of Bayreuth views the diversity of its staff as an asset and is expressly committed to the goal of gender equality. Female scholars and any persons who can help make the research and teaching profile of the university more diverse are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with children are highly welcome. The University of Bayreuth is a member of the best practice club Family at University, and it offers “dual career support” for career-oriented partners of highly qualified employees. In addition, an extended audit conducted by the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK) returned a favourable review for the University of Bayreuth’s commitment to internationalization. All qualifications being equal, applicants with disabilities will be given priority.

Applications (CV including a list of publications, list of courses taught, experience obtaining external funding, as well as copies of certificates and diplomas) are to be addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Law, Business & Economics, Prof. Dr. Claas Christian Germelmann and submitted via https://uni-bayreuth.berufungsportal.de by 21.07.2026. 

Applicants are welcome to direct questions and requests for further information to the Dean at dekanat.rw@uni-bayreuth.de. 

Application documents will be deleted in accordance with data protection law following the conclusion of the appointment process.