Assistant / Associate / Full Professors in Economics

Imperial Enterprise; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension schemes

43 days off per year

Travel funding for research

Job summary

Imperial College London invites applications for Assistant, Associate or Full Professor positions in Economics. We seek candidates who can publish in top journals and contribute to teaching and service, with opportunities to collaborate across Imperial's interdisciplinary research.

Candidates for senior ranks should show international research reputation; those applying for assistant should have a PhD by start date.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics or related field completed or expected before starting.
• Strong record of high-quality, innovative research and publications.
• Experience teaching economics at university level with student mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead own research and teaching within degree programmes.
• Foster collaborations across Imperial and with external partners.
• Contribute to administration and service within the department and Business School.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research excellence

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in Economics or related field

Job description

Assistant / Associate / Full Professors in Economics

Applicants for the position of Assistant Professor should have the potential to publish innovative, rigorous, and relevant contributions in top academic journals and to develop into excellent teachers. Candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position should demonstrate considerable excellence in research, teaching and service. The appointed candidates will be encouraged to proactively engage in research grant applications; Imperial’s strategy “Science for Humanity” provides significant opportunities for interdisciplinary research.

As with most business schools, most of the department’s teaching focuses on applied economics, management and analytics modules. The first students on our innovative undergraduate degree in Economics, Finance and Data Science finished their studies this summer; our MSc programmes include Economics and Strategy for Business and an interdisciplinary degree in Climate Change, Management and Finance. Our interdisciplinary MSc in AI, Economics and Policy, taught jointly with the Department of Computing, will admit its first students in September 2027.

Applications from women, BAME and other groups who are currently underrepresented in the School are especially welcome. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for neurodiversity and disability associated needs.

The initial interviews will be conducted virtually in December, and fly‑outs will be in January/February.

What you would be doing

You will contribute to Imperial’s mission as a leading research-intensive university, developing your own range of research and teaching on our degree programmes. You are encouraged to develop research collaborations within and outside Imperial, and we provide travel funding to facilitate this. You will share in the administrative tasks of running the department and the Business School, to an extent appropriate to your career stage.

What we are looking for

• You will have a PhD in Economics or a related field, or (for an assistant professor) expect to have one before taking up the post
• You will be able to demonstrate capability for high-quality innovative research in your area, with a strong research agenda and pipeline. Applicants for associate or full professor should be developing or established international reputation for their research (commensurate with career stage).
• You will have experience (appropriate to your level) in teaching economics to university students.

Full information on duties, responsibilities and criteria can be found in the attached Job Description.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world‑leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for academic staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process.
• Sector‑leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days off a year including public holiday and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Further information

These are full‑time posts. Associate and Full Professors are offered permanent contracts. Assistant Professors will be offered a seven‑year fixed term contract and will be expected to apply for promotion to Associate Professor during their sixth year. Those who are promoted to Associate Professor will receive a permanent contract.

If you require any further details on the role, please contact: Professor Richard Green – [e-mail]

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

We reserve the right to close the advert before the stated closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top‑ten university where scientific imagination leads to world‑changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our web pages .

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