Open-Rank Faculty in Microeconomics
Universidad Andrés Bello
Facultad de Economía y Negocios
Job Title: Open-Rank Faculty in Microeconomics
Location: Santiago, Chile
Full-time or Part-time: Full-Time
Expected Start Date: 8/1/2025
Application Deadline: 12/30/2024
About the Department
The Institute for Economic Policy (IPE) is the economics research center within the Faculty of Economics and Business at Universidad Andrés Bello and is part of the Becker Friedman Institute-Latam (BFI-Latam), an extension of the Becker Friedman Institute at the University of Chicago. This collaboration allows IPE faculty to engage as research scholars with BFI-U. Chicago, apply for BFI-Latam research grants, and participate in joint activities with the Becker Friedman Institute, fostering a rich international research environment.
Job Summary
The Institute for Economic Policy at Universidad Andrés Bello, Chile (FEN-UNAB) invites applicants for full-time open-rank faculty positions in Microeconomics. We are seeking candidates whose research spans fields such as microeconomic theory, industrial organization, public economics, labor economics, development economics, urban economics, behavioral economics, the economics of crime, political economy, and other related fields. Successful candidates should have a Ph.D. (completed or near completion) and demonstrate a strong commitment to research in these areas. Appointments will be effective August 1, 2025.
Salaries, teaching loads, and research funds are highly competitive and on par with leading academic institutions in Latin America, Europe, and the United States. While knowledge of Spanish is optional, successful applicants are expected to conduct some teaching in Spanish by the academic term beginning March 2026.
The IPE at Universidad Andrés Bello has a strong research focus and is committed to being an equal opportunity/equal access employer. We especially encourage applications from women, minority groups, and international researchers.
Responsibilities
· Conduct high-quality research and publishing in top-tier academic journals
· Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in economics and related subjects
· Supervise and mentor graduate students
· Engage in collaborative, cross-disciplinary research projects within the university and beyond
· Contribute to the academic community and participate in departmental and university service
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
- PhD in economics or other related fields, completed or near completion.
- Strong research record with a proven ability to publish in top-tier journals.
- Enthusiasm for cross-disciplinary collaboration and research.
- Understanding of academia and higher education in a research and teaching environment.
Preferred Competencies
- Spanish language competency, highly preferred.
Candidates must apply online at https://econjobmarket.org/
The application package must include:
· Cover Letter
· CV
· Selected research papers (at least one)
· Three (3) academic recommendation letters
For additional information about the application process or about the IPE, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Felipe Balmaceda at felipe.balmaceda@unab.cl.
*At UNAB we have defined pluralism as the hallmark of our training process, which calls us to promote spaces to encourage recognition of diversity, respect and tolerance towards others. Given the above, this position is published within the framework of the Labor Inclusion Law No. 21,015, which encourages the inclusion of people with disabilities in the labor market.