Lecturer in Economics

University of Sussex
Brighton and Hove - United Kingdom
S: See advert

The University of Sussex is seeking to appoint at the permanent Lectureship level in the Department of Economics. Over the past five years the Department has expanded considerably as a result of a strategic programme of recruitment aimed at intensifying the quality and depth of our established strengths in applied policy-relevant research. Building on this rapid expansion we are continuing to invest in our research and teaching capability and are looking for researchers with outstanding potential to work in a dynamic economics department which attracts high quality postgraduate and undergraduate students.

Candidates should demonstrate potential to conduct leading edge research in economics. They should have a doctorate, or equivalent, in economics. In addition to being highly research active, the successful candidates will be able to teach and assess both undergraduate and graduate students, supervise doctoral students, and contribute to departmental and university administration.

We are seeking expertise across all areas of Economics and Econometrics. Our core strengths lie in: development, international trade, labour, health & education, quantitative economic history and environment & energy but we are open to candidates in any economic specialisation

Permanent, Full time
Salary range: Lecturer A: starting at £34,956 and rising to £38,183 per annum
Lecturer B: starting at £39,324 and rising to £46,924 per annum
Closing date for applications: 10 January 2017
Expected start date: September 2017

Job summary