The  assistant  professor  is  expected  to  have  strong  research  interests  in  the  field  of  applied microeconomics  –  broadly  defined  –  and  using  methods  especially  from  microeconomic theory, from econometrics and/or from applied numerical simulation analysis. The successful candidate will be part of the energy institute.

Applicants should have completed, or be near completion of, a doctorate in economics or a related field and should show a pronounced research focus. Research projects at the institute include  industrial  economics  (theoretical  or  empirical),  regulatory  economics,  modeling  of energy  markets  (optimization,  methods  of  numerical  simulation),  environmental  economics, and energy trading. Previous work in one of these fields is a plus, but not required. What is required, however, is the dedication to contribute to the institute’s research program.

The  appointment  is  initially  limited  to  three  years,  after  which  it  can  be  renewed  once  for another  three  years.  Assistant  Professors  are  generally  required  to  cover  a  teaching  load corresponding  to  4  courses  per  year.  The  qualifications  required  are  a  university  and  PhD degree  and  excellent  academic  achievements  and  teaching  abilities  (§  36  HG  NRW).

Applicants with disabilities, but equal capability will be favoured. Female applicants with equal capability, suitability and professional experience will be favoured.

Applications including copies of the usual documents (curriculum vitae, list of publications, list of  courses  taught,  proof  of  qualifications)  should  be  sent  no  later  than  16.03.2012  to bewerbung@wiso.uni-koeln.de.