JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027

Bocconi University

Department of Decision Sciences
Two Assistant Professor Positions

JOE ID Number: 2026-02_111478137
Date Posted: 10/12/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Two Assistant Professor Positions
Section: International: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Milano, ITALY, ITALY
JEL Classification: 00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Decision Sciences of Bocconi University in Milan, invites applications for 2 Tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level in Theoretical Economics and Mathematical Economics.
The appointments will begin in Fall 2027.

Applicants should have, or be close to completing, a Ph.D. and demonstrate high research potential.

Successful candidates will be expected to develop a strong publication record, contribute to the academic life of the department, and be effective teachers both at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Salaries in the Decision Sciences department start from €100,000 per year. The final salary offer may be adjusted according to the actual seniority of the successful candidate, in accordance with the objective and non-discriminatory criteria adopted by the University.

The tenure track will run for up to eight years (with one paid sabbatical year). There is the possibility of promotion to a tenured position by the end of that period or before.


Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Link
Application deadline: 01/15/2027
Reference Instructions:
Note that reference letters must also be received by the application deadline (January 15th, 2027). It is therefore recommended completing the application early enough to allow time for the referees to upload their letters before the final deadline.
Application Instructions:
Applications must be sent electronically via the site https://jobmarket.unibocconi.eu/?id=998. The candidates who will apply by 23:59 of December 7th, 2026 (Italian time) will have the possibility of being interviewed by our interviewing team in mid-December. Otherwise, the final deadline for application will be 23:59, January 15th, 2027.

The following documents must be attached to the application:
a. a scientific curriculum (including a list of publications and working papers);
b. the (up to) three most relevant papers of the candidate;
c. Three highly qualified academic referees who will provide a reference letter.