Full Professor UAS | HES-SO Valais-Wallis
Publication date:
19 February 2025Workload:
100%Contract type:
Unlimited employment- Place of work:Sierre
Job summary
Join a dynamic team at the Institute of Tourism focused on R&D in economic analysis. You'll have the chance to work on innovative projects and collaborate with various institutions.
Tasks
- Manage R&D projects in quantitative economic analysis and modelling.
- Develop innovative analytical tools for economic challenges.
- Teach econometrics and macroeconomics at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels.
Skills
- PhD or equivalent with relevant research experience required.
- Strong leadership skills and interest in innovation.
- Fluency in French or German and good English knowledge.
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Position description
- Acquire, carry out and manage R&D projects in quantitative economic analysis, economic modelling and data management.
- Actively participate in the development of innovative analytical tools to address current economic challenges (financial markets, risk management, public policy, etc.).
- Collaborate with regional, national and international companies, public institutions and universities to develop high-impact projects.
- Establish partnerships with companies, universities and partner schools at regional, national and international levels.
- Disseminate scientific results through articles and presentations at conferences.
- Teach at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels at the School of Management with a focus on econometrics, quantitative analysis, applied macroeconomics and related disciplines.
Selection criteria
- PhD or equivalent.
- Relevant experience in applied research and service provision in an economic or academic context.
- Strong track record in securing and managing government-funded projects (Innosuisse, Innotour, SNSF, NPR, Interreg, Horizon Europe, etc.).
- Experience in teaching at university level and in executing projects with SMEs and large companies.
- Strong interest in teaching at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels and in supervising students in different learning environments.
- Strong interest in innovation, good leadership skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
- Fluent in French or German with very good knowledge of English.
Employment 80-100%
Place of work Sierre
Starting date September 2025 or tbd
For further information please contact Blaise Larpin, head of the Institute of Tourism (Tel. +41 58 606 90 81, E-Mail : blaise.larpin(α)hevs.ch).
Please submit your complete application documents (CV, motivation letter, diplomas and certificates) by 23 March 2025 by clicking on the Apply button. Only online applications will be considered.
