London School of Economics and Political Science
Job title:
Assistant Professor in Development Economics
Company
London School of Economics and Political Science
Job description
LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive universityFor this post, we particularly welcome applications from women and people from minority ethnic groupsSalary is no less than £61,446 per annum (pay award pending) and the salary scale can be found on theIn addition, this post may attract a significant market salary supplement that reflects current market conditions in some social science disciplines.The Department of International Development invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Development Economics. We are a vibrant multidisciplinary department seeking candidates with a focus in development economics, including micro-, international-, public-, and macro-economics and/or political economy of development.We are especially keen to attract candidates with a strong background in empirical causal inference, an appreciation for field work, and with expertise and research interests in economic development.The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping our new MSc. in Economic Policy for International Development (EPID) and delivering high quality teaching at the MSc and PhD level. They will also contribute to the multidisciplinary nature of the department and intellectual life of the School through conducting and publishing outstanding quality research, engaging in other high-quality teaching as instructed by the Head of Department, and participating in the School and wider Departmental activities.The start date is ideally by 1 September 2025.The other criteria that will be used when shortlisting for this post can be found on the person specification, which is attached to this vacancy on the LSE’s online recruitment system.In addition to a competitive salary the benefits that come with this job include an occupational pension scheme, a research grants policy with personal reward options, generous research leave (sabbatical) entitlement, a collegial faculty environment and excellent support, training and development opportunities.For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.To apply for this post, please click the ‘Apply’ button, above.If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page.Should you have any queries about the role, please emailThe closing date for receipt of applications is 1 December 2024 (23.59 UK time).We are unable to accept any late applications.We expect to conduct in-person interviews in January and February 2025.From £61,446 per annum (pay award pending) and the salary scale can be found on the LSE website
Expected salary
£61446 per year
Location
London
Job date
Fri, 02 Aug 2024 05:09:13 GMT
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