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

• 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

• 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 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: