Founded in 1991, the University of Potsdam has firmly established itself in the scientific landscape and has become an outstanding economic factor and development engine for the region. It has a high level of third-party funding, has won several awards for teaching, and has a service-oriented administration and has received several awards for being family-friendly. Around 22,000 students and 3,000 employees work at three locations - Am Neuen Palais, Griebnitzsee and Golm - at one of the most beautifully situated academic institutions in Germany.

The Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Potsdam invites applications for the following position to be filled as soon as possible:

Junior Professorship (W 1) for Quantitative Economics

This professorship (without tenure track) will deal with quantitative methods of economics in research and teaching on a theoretical and/or applied level, in particular with methods that contribute to the economic analysis of economic policy issues, e.g. empirical methods or quantitative-theoretical models.

Further prerequisites are the ability and willingness to help shape the new master's program in "Economic Policy and Quantitative Methods" (EPQM), to contribute to quantitative training in our bachelor's programs ("Economics" and "Politics and Economics"), and to be involved in the doctoral program of the "Berlin School of Economics" (BSE) and the activities of the "Center for Economic Policy Analysis" (CEPA).

The University of Potsdam is a member of the "Berlin School of Economics" (BSE, https://berlinschoolofeconomics.de/home) and has interdisciplinary and inter-institutional research facilities with the "Potsdam Center for Quantitative Research" (PCQR, https://www.uni-potsdam.de/pcqr/) and the "Center for Economic Policy Analysis" (CEPA, https://www.uni-potsdam.de/cepa/).

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Marco Caliendo (caliendo@uni-potsdam.de).

The hiring process is subject to the requirements set forth in Section 45 of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act (BbgHG). The appointment procedure is conducted in accordance with Section 40 BbgHG. The professorship is limited to a maximum of six years including a probationary period, in accordance with Section 46 subsection 1 BbgHG.

Candidates who fulfill the hiring requirements for a university professorship in accordance with Section 41 subsection 1 no. 4a cannot be considered in this selection process.

The University of Potsdam values its diversity and thus pursues the goals of equal opportunities and diversity in accordance with the general principle of equal treatment. One of the UP’s strategic goals is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Therefore, the UP expressly invites applications from qualified female scientists. People with a severe disability will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Periods of time taken for parental leave or caregiving are taken into account when assessing applicants’ academic careers. The implementation of equality and diversity standards in the respective field of work is expected.

The University of Potsdam offers dual career support and coaching for newly appointed professors.

Please submit your application, with the relevant documentation, via email to ausschreibungen@uni-potsdam.de by July 31, 2023. Further information is available online at

https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/arbeiten-an-der-up/appointments/appointment-procedures/application