Associate Professor in the Department of Economics

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Associate Professor in the Department of Economics

Company

Durham University

Job description

Job Information Organisation/CompanyDURHAM UNIVERSITY Research FieldEconomics Researcher ProfileRecognised Researcher (R2)First Stage Researcher (R1) CountryUnited Kingdom Application Deadline7 Sep 2024 – 00:00 (UTC) Type of ContractPermanent Job StatusFull-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?NoOffer DescriptionThe Department of Economics seek to appoint an Associate Professor in Economics (Research & Education) as part of a strategic investment in Durham’s Centre for Sustainable Development Law and Policy: Just Transitions to a Net Zero World (JusTN0W). The ambitious and interdisciplinary initiative JusTN0W is funded by a £5 million investment that will see seven academic staff appointed to lead Durham’s commitment to a better and fairer world in the face of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental degradation. Our initiative brings together academic colleagues across Law, Economics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences to advance the knowledge and the implementation of just transitions to net zero at international, national and local levels. The work programme comprises four strands of work. Each strand sets forth a range of objectives, including grant capture activity and engagement with different partners. More information on JusTN0W can be found here .You will be joining an interdisciplinary team of colleagues at an exciting moment where we are shaping and developing cutting-edge research and impact agenda to attract sustainable research funding and leverage research capacity. We build on existing links into international governance frameworks such as the Conferences of Parties (COPs) under the umbrella of the international climate change regime. By collaborating and harnessing expertise across disciplines, the JusTN0W initiative will support your groundbreaking solutions to address the climate crisis.Associate Professors on the Education and Research track are encouraged to focus on research and teaching but are also expected to engage in wider citizenship to enhance their own development, support their department and discipline, and contribute to the wider student experience. Applicants must demonstrate research excellence in the field of Economics, with the ability to teach our students to an exceptional standard and to fully engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University.This post is an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching (minimal in the first few years) while allowing you unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive department. For further information, please visit our department page .Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute DURHAM UNIVERSITY Country United Kingdom City Durham, United Kingdom GeofieldContact CityDurham, United KingdomSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Location

Durham

Job date

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 02:29:30 GMT

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