Full Professor Banking & Finance

Full Professor Banking & Finance Faculteit of dienst: Faculteit Recht, Economie, Bestuur en Organisatie Afdeling: Utrecht University School of Economics Uren per week: 28 tot 40 Uiterlijk reageren op: 1 november 2026 Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) is a young and growing Economics department. The position of the Chair in Banking and Finance contributes to the (inter)national reputation and profile of U.S.E. in line with its multidisciplinary vision on research, teaching, and impact in the area of banking and finance. The Chair plays a crucial role in strengthening the international research profile and expertise of U.S.E. and its Finance section.

The main goal of the Chair in Banking and Finance is to further advance research (aligned with the relevant UU strategic themes, mainly “ Institutions for Open Societies ” and/or “ Pathways to Sustainability ”), and education in the relevant fields of expertise. Apart from their own research, we expect the Chair to play a stimulating role in the USE research community; to promote a research environment in line with USE’s aims for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion; and to attract external research funding through grants and/or consulting. Additional duties include supervision of PhD Candidates and mentoring of (Post-Doctoral) researchers resulting in state-of-the-art PhD-manuscripts and publications, and the transfer of knowledge to society by organizing events (such as conferences and workshops). Teaching of the chair will connect the field with other relevant disciplines, in line with U.S.E.’s Real World Perspective. Cooperation with other USE sections and other departments and faculties within UU in teaching and research is strongly encouraged. The tasks and responsibilities of the Chair will include: Performing and encouraging scientific research in the field of Banking and Finance; Supervision of PhD students and post-Doctoral researchers; Participating in education in the U.S.E. Bachelor and Master programs, as well as executive education; Leadership in contributing to the research and teaching climate, including stimulating and supervising multidisciplinary research and teaching; Contributing to the financial sustainability of U.S.E., including active participation in external fundraising.

The person we are looking for is a passionate and creative academic with a strong background in finance and a genuine interest in Banking and Finance. Given the current developments in this field, knowledge/research on digital/data science and AI, and the impact upon Finance – including  its role for enabling societal transitions - is highly valued. We expect the chair to have a vision on the impact of data and societal transitions on finance and the financial industry. The person should be able to integrate digital knowledge in courses in the academic Finance master programs. The ideal candidate for this position has a strong publication record and teaching experience in the field of Banking and/or Finance. The candidate is also willing and able to reach out to researchers active in other fields, such as economics and management. This requires an open and inquisitive mind, and a willingness to experiment and explore new avenues and methods in research and academic teaching. We anticipate that the candidate is willing and able to communicate complex scientific results and insights to an audience of policy makers, societal stakeholders, and the wider public; proven ability in this respect is considered a plus. The following profile will be expected of the chair holder: A doctorate in the field of finance or economics; A strong track record in research, as demonstrated among others by publications in internationally recognised journals, a high number of citations, and preferably membership of policy advisor bodies (e.g. CEPR, NBER, etc); Impact in the field, as demonstrated by e.g. editiorial roles, conference organisation, invited talks or keynote lectures, engagement with policy or professional organisations, or other forms of societal or academic impact; An interest in and commitment to multidisciplinary research and collaboration across disciplinary boundaries; Significant experience in academic leadership, demonstrated, for example, through leadership roles, the development of teams or research programmes, mentoring and supporting colleagues, or other contributions to an inclusive, socially safe and collaborative academic environment, together with a clear vision on academic leadership; Enthusiasm and commitment to the further development of research and teaching in banking and/or Finance from a multidisciplinary perspective within UU; Ability to acquire external funding; Good communication skills; Fluency in English; ability to communicate in Dutch is preferred.

a position ( 0.8-1.0 fte FTE) for 12 months. After a positive evaluation the position will be made permanent; a full-time gross salary between € 7.202,- and € 10.441,- in scale H2 of the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities (CAO); 8% holiday bonus and 8.3% end-of-year bonus; a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible employment conditions based on the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities. In addition to the employment conditions from the CAO for Dutch Universities, Utrecht University has a number of its own arrangements. These include agreements on professional development , leave arrangements, sports and cultural schemes and you get discounts on software and other IT products. We also give you the opportunity to expand your terms of employment through the Employment Conditions Selection Model. This is how we encourage you to grow. For more information, please visit working at Utrecht University .

A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University , the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes . Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow . The Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance is a faculty at the heart of society, with a strong focus on social issues. Our subjects of Law, Economics and Governance give us a strong mix of academic disciplines that complement and enhance each other. This is a unique combination and a mark of our faculty's strength. The Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E) is part of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance at Utrecht University. U.S.E. aims to contribute to an economy where people flourish by taking a broad view on welfare and its causes. We aspire to be an internationally renowned school of economics with scientifically rigorous and socially relevant research and education. We enrich economics with other disciplines to better solve problems and identify opportunities, from a business as well as government perspective. U.S.E.’s Bachelor’s programme Economics & Business Economics offers students a solid foundation in economic theory and methods, combined with insights from business economics, finance, entrepreneurship, innovation, ethics and sustainability. The programme has about 1,500 students from various backgrounds and nationalities and is taught in English; a Dutch track will be introduced in September 2027. Meer informatie For more information about this position, please contact prof. dr. Niels Bosma, Head of Department Utrecht University School of Economics, at [email protected] , or prof. dr. Frank Verbeeten, Head of Section Finance Utrecht University School of Economics, at [email protected] . The structural report for this vacancy contains more information on Utrecht School of Economics and can be requested from Babette Berrocal, [email protected] . First interviews are planned to take place in December 2026 Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University. Sollicitatie Als Universiteit Utrecht willen we een thuis zijn voor iedereen. We waarderen medewerkers met verschillende achtergronden, perspectieven en identiteiten. Denk aan verschillen in cultuur, religie of etniciteit, gender, seksuele oriëntatie, neurodiversiteit, beperking of leeftijd. We streven naar een veilige en inclusieve omgeving waarin iedereen kan floreren en waaraan iedereen kan bijdragen. Lees meer over hoe wij werken aan diversiteit en inclusie . Heb je vragen over toegankelijkheid—bijvoorbeeld van je werklocatie Adam Smith Hall , tijdens het sollicitatieproces of in je werk? Neem dan contact op via onze HR-contactpagina . Voor deze functie is een geldige Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag (VOG) vereist. Deze wordt in het kader van de sollicitatieprocedure aangevraagd. Screening op kennisveiligheid kan onderdeel uitmaken van de selectieprocedures voor wetenschappelijk personeel. Dit doen wij onder meer om ongewenste overdracht van gevoelige kennis en technologie te voorkomen. Heb je interesse om te solliciteren? Stuur je motivatiebrief en cv toe via de sollicitatieknop. Uiterlijk reageren op 2 november 2026. Delen Deel op LinkedIn Deel op Facebook Deel op WhatsApp Deel via e-mail