Professor of Agricultural Economics and Policy & Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics

• Professor of Agricultural Economics and Policy
• Professor/Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Agricultural and Resource Economics

The Department of Management, Technology and Economics (www.mtec.ethz.ch) and the Department of Environmental Systems Science (www.usys.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invite applications for two professorships to develop and lead an internationally recognized research program in 1) Agricultural Economics and Policy and 2) Agricultural and Resource Economics.

The Professor of Agricultural Economics and Policy will have a solid background in agricultural microeconomics. Her/his research will apply and further develop economic and empirical models to understand and forecast the socioeconomics of a wide range of agricultural systems, with a focus on Switzerland and Europe. Research will include the links between food production and the environment and address food security. Research will be applicable to formulating novel and robust agricultural policies in a national and international context. Knowledge of Swiss agricultural institutions, to an extent that would allow for contributing to Swiss policy development, is an asset.

The Professor or Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Agricultural and Resource Economics will have an excellent publication record in agricultural and/or resource economics. Strong competencies in dynamic macroeconomic and/or empirical modeling applied to agricultural and resource topics are required. Research will focus on macroeconomic and international issues as related to microeconomic foundations and regional applications. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to contribute to resource policy on a national and international level.

The successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate (German or English) and graduate courses (English) within the agricultural curriculum of the Department of Environmental Systems Science. The professorships will be expected to engage in research and teaching collaborations with colleagues from the social and natural sciences at ETH, and other relevant multi-disciplinary research centers and institutions.

Please apply online at www.facultyaffairs.ethz.ch

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a statement of future research and teaching interests.

The letter of application should be addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Ralph Eichler.

The closing date for applications is 15 November 2014.

ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity and family friendly employer and is further responsive to the needs of dual career couples. We specifically encourage women to apply.