Research Associate & Lecturer in Environmental and Energy Economics 60-80 %

Join a committed interdisciplinary research group supporting the sustainability and energy transition in Switzerland and internationally.

School:

School of Management and Law

Starting date:

January 2027 or by agreement

Your role

• Acquisition of externally funded research and projects, as well as contributing to and leading research projects
• Research in environmental economics, including publication of scientific outputs
• Teaching in environmental or economics-related subjects at Bachelor, Master and continuing education levels including supervision of Bachelor and Master theses
• Contributing to the broader activities of the Centre for Energy and the Environment, including public outreach and international collaboration

Your profile

• PhD in Environmental Economics or a closely related field
• Ideally professional experience in environmental economics or a related domain
• Proven track record of publications in international peer-reviewed journals
• Previous teaching experience at a higher education institution
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and at least one Swiss national language; willingness to learn German
• Open, communicative personality with strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Independent, structured, and flexible working style
• Team-oriented mindset with collaborative spirit
• Experience with numerical modelling (e.g., Computable General Equilibrium models) is an advantage

Application deadline: 16.August 2026; first interviews will take place in late August / early September 2026

This is what we stand for

Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW is one of Switzerland's largest multidisciplinary universities of applied sciences, with over 14'000 students and 3'400 faculty and staff.

The School of Management and Law (SML), a department of ZHAW, is one of the leading business schools in Switzerland. It offers internationally recognized bachelor's and master's degree programs, cooperative doctoral programs, a demand-oriented and well-established continuing education portfolio, as well as innovative research and development projects. SML holds the prestigious "Triple Crown", with international accreditations from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS. Our degree and executive education programs are regularly featured in the renowned Financial Times rankings.

The Center for Energy and the Environment (CEE) deals with economic and business management issues relating to energy and the environment at national and international level. It cooperates closely with the other ZHAW institutes and centers involved in energy and environmental research as well as with Swiss and international partner universities.

ZHAW is committed to gender-mixed and diverse teams in order to promote equality, diversity and innovation.

What you can expect

We offer working conditions and terms of employment commensurate with higher education institutions and actively promote personal development for staff in leadership and non-leadership positions. A detailed description of advantages and benefits can be found at Working at the ZHAW. The main points are listed below:

Contact

Prof. Dr. Regina Betz
Head of the Centre for Energy and the Environment

Xenia Binner
Recruiting Manager