for the winter term 2025/26

Call for Applications:

DAAD Guest Professorship in Health Economics (Autumn Term 2025/26)

The University of Duisburg-Essen invites applications for a DAAD Guest Professorship in Health Economics for the winter term 2025/26 (October–March). The position is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and hosted by CINCH, one of Germany’s leading national research centers in health economics.

This prestigious professorship is designed to foster research collaboration and to strengthen the international dimension of our teaching. We seek experienced scholars at the rank of associate professor or higher, eligible for a sabbatical and able to spend the winter term in full-time residence in Essen.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary at professorial level
• Coverage of travel expenses
• Flexible teaching opportunities aligned with the guest professor’s expertise, within our Master’s programs in Economics and Health Economics
• Integration into the vibrant CINCH research environment with three graduate programs, including a EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network
• Weekly CINCH health economics seminar and applied micro seminar
• Access to high-quality administrative data through CINCH and its partner institutions
• Support for organisational matters such as housing, transportation, and childcare

What We Are Looking For

• Established scholars with an international profile in health economics
• A strong interest in teaching and research collaborations
• Availability for full-time residence in Essen during the autumn term 2025/26

How to Apply

The application deadline is May 1, 2025, but early applications are encouraged.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief motivation statement to: daniel.kuehnle (at) uni-due.de

For questions about the professorship, feel free to contact Daniel Kühnle directly.

Further information about CINCH can be found at: cinch.uni-due.de