Full Professor or Associate Professor in Finance – Sustainable Finance

Your role

As holder of the Chair in Sustainable Finance, you will pursue an ambitious research agenda and will consolidate an internationally visible record. Specific expertise at the intersection of finance and sustainability — for example climate risk, ESG regulation or impact measurement — is considered a strong asset. You will serve as Track Director of the Sustainable Finance Track within the Master in Finance and Economics, coordinate the development of a dedicated Master’s programme in Sustainable Finance, and consolidate and grow the Chair’s research team of postdoctoral researchers and doctoral candidates, funded through the Chair. You will also be the University of Luxembourg’s academic voice towards the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity, the Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative (LSFI) and the wider Luxembourg financial industry, with direct access to the policymakers, regulators and market participants shaping the implementation of EU sustainable finance regulation.

For further information about the role, please contact: Prof. Laurent Barras, Email: laurent.barras@uni.lu

Your profile

A completed PhD in Finance or Economics; an outstanding, internationally visible research record in finance or economics, with publications in leading academic journals; demonstrated ability to secure external research funding and to lead and develop a research team; a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, including the ability to lead a Master’s track and to design a new Master’s programme in sustainable finance; and a track record of, or clear potential for, engagement with the industry and policy stakeholders of the field. An established research track record in sustainable finance, climate finance, ESG or a closely related field is considered a strong asset.

Language requirements:The University of Luxembourg is set in a multilingual and multicultural context. The person hired on this position must have an excellent command of English and either French or German. The University encourages its staff to learn the other language and provides access to language courses to this end.

We offer

• A modern, dynamic university with a personal and inclusive atmosphere. Multilingual and international character. Staff coming from more than 90 countries. Member of The Guild of European Research Intensive Universities
• An exceptional research environment, supported by skilled staff and high-quality equipment. Strong links to professional sectors and the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban campus with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and a wide range of non-academic partners including ministries, local governments, associations, and NGOs

How to apply

Applications should contain:

• Cover letter, to be addressed to André Prüm (Acting Dean of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance)
• CV, including any periods of absence from work such as family-related leave and career breaks
• Short description of profile, key achievements and impact, summarizing main publications, projects, teaching expertise and accomplishments in knowledge transfer relevant to this role (1-3 pages)
• Statement of planned research, teaching and other activities at the University of Luxembourg (1–3 pages)
• Lists of publications, research projects, PhD theses supervised and subjects taught
• Names, contact information and current position of 3 referees who can, upon request, provide an assessment of the application. Please indicate their relationship to you

We encourage early application. Applications are only accepted online through the HR system. The position will be unposted on 31 December 2026, after which no further applications can be submitted. Applications will be handled in strict confidence.

General Information:

• Reference: UOL08571 (to be mentioned in all correspondence)
• Publication date: –
• Contract Type: Professorial – Permanent
• Working Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Kirchberg Campus
• Planned starting date: 01/09/2027 or as soon as possible thereafter

Diversity and gender equality:The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion, diversity and gender equality as essential for academic excellence. We are fully committed to removing discriminatory barriers in recruitment and career progression and to advance gender balance among academic staff. Should candidates present equivalent CVs, preference will be given to female candidates in all departments where gender parity is not yet achieved.

About us

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance (FDEF) at the University of Luxembourg offers a unique academic and research environment.Rooted in Luxembourg but with a European and international outlook, teaching and research benefit from the proximity of the European institutions, Luxembourg’s leading international financial centre and its vibrant business community. Institutional and private sector partnerships, sponsored Chairs and a growing network of international partner universities make the FDEF a dynamic academic hub at the heart of Europe.

The Department of Finance at the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance (FDEF) is home to the Chair and Research Programme in Sustainable Finance, renewed through 2030 with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Biodiversity. The Department is organised around four clusters – Asset Management, Institutions, Financial Innovation and Sustainable Finance – and offers the Master in Wealth Management and the Master in Finance and Economics, including a growing Sustainable Finance track.