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.
Research Associate & Lecturer in Environmental and Energy Economics 60-80 %
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
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Contact
Prof. Dr. Regina Betz
Head of the Centre for Energy and the Environment
Xenia Binner
Recruiting Manager