WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) is currently inviting applications for the position of a Full Professor of Empirical Economics (part-time 50%) at the Department of Economics (employed under salary group A 1 pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Employees [Kollektivvertrag fur die Arbeitnehmer/innen der Universitaten], minimum gross yearly salary: Euro 68,475.40; the actual annual gross salary is subject to negotiation).

ABOUT WU: WU is one of the largest business universities in the European Union and is centrally located at the heart of Europe. The University maintains an excellent position as a center for research and teaching and attracts an international group of students and faculty. It offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in the area of business, economics, and business law. WU has been granted triple accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA, and is a member of a number of international networks such as PIM and CEMS.

JOB DESCRIPTION: At WU, the successful candidate will be based in the Department of Economics. The Department's clearly defined research profile focuses mainly on applied economics (see: http://www.wu.ac.at/economics/en/forschung). The successful candidate is expected to cultivate an environment of excellence and collaboration to augment the institution's research, teaching, and service activities, and to broaden and intensify the cooperation between WU and the Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO).

Applicants' research should be applied and empirical in nature and should focus on the fields of international economics and industrial economics. Experience with the analysis of firm level data (at the intersection of both fields) is of advantage.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate is expected to have a) a solid academic qualification (habilitation or equivalent) in economics or a related field; b) an outstanding publication record in the field of empirical economics, commensurate with academic age, especially by having demonstrated the ability to publish in top-tier journals of the field; c) notable experience in empirical re-search using state-of-the-art methods; d) teaching qualifications at undergraduate and graduate level; e) a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching; f) a strong record in attracting and conducting third-party funded research; g) proven experience in conducting applied research (consultancy for policymakers, policy evaluation) preferably in (or in close cooperation with) an economic research institute or a comparable non-university institution and h) gender mainstreaming skills.

The successful candidate will participate in teaching programs at all levels (bachelor, MSc, doctorate and executive education) and we expect the new professor to take an active role in the ongoing development of the academic programs. Teaching experience in English is required; teaching experience in German is not necessary. Due to the particular profile of the position, which includes interaction with and consultancy for policymakers, policy evaluation and collaboration in applied research with economic research institutes, knowledge of the German language is necessary. The new professor is expected to take an active role in the University's self-governance.

FURTHER INFORMATION: For details of the position, please contact Professor Jesus Crespo Cuaresma, Department of Economics, by phone: ++43-1-31336-4530, or email: jesus.crespo.cuaresma@wu.ac.at

Candidates should send their applications and all documents relevant to the criteria in the call for applications to:

<indent>The Rector of WU Wirtschaftsuniversitat Wien</indent>
<indent>Professor Edeltraud Hanappi-Egger</indent>
<indent>Welthandelsplatz 1</indent>
<indent>1020 Vienna</indent>

Electronic applications can be sent to prof.application@wu.ac.at. Please quote the reference no. given above when submitting your application. Applications must be submitted by 10 September, 2017.

WU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. WU seeks to increase the number of its female faculty members and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. In case of equal qualification, female candidates will be given preference. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will be supported during each stage of the employment cycle. WU has established an Equal Opportunities Working Group, which is involved in all selection proceedings pursuant to § 42 of the 2002 Universities Act.

WU has been awarded the "University and Family Audit" and assists dual career couples. For further details, please see http://www.wu.ac.at