Assistant Professor in Economics

London School of Economics and Political Science; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational pension scheme

Research incentive scheme

Generous research leave (sabbatical)

Collegial faculty environment

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) invites applications for a faculty position in Economics or Econometrics at the Department of Economics. The appointee will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and advance internationally recognized research.

You should have a PhD in Economics or related field, a proven publication record, and the ability to develop a distinctive research agenda. The role offers a competitive salary, generous pension, and a collegial, supportive

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics or a closely related field.
• Strong publications record in top journals.
• Ability to establish an international reputation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Economics and Econometrics.
• Carry out high-quality research.
• Contribute to the department's research profile.

Skills

Economics

Econometrics

Research excellence

Education

PhD in Economics or related field

Job description

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

As an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, we encourage applications from women and people from ethnic minority backgrounds as they are currently under-represented at this level in this area. All appointments will be made on merit or skill and experience relative to the role.

Department and Post

The Department of Economics invites applications from strong candidates in any field of specialisation. The number of posts available will depend on funding and the Department’s requirements. These posts are subject to budgetary approval.

Responsibilities

You will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate students in Economics and/or Econometrics, as well as carrying out research.

Requirements

You must have expertise and research interests in Economics and/or Econometrics, as well as an ability to establish an international reputation in these fields and have excellent written and oral communication skills.

You will have completed a PhD, or be close to obtaining a PhD, in Economics or a related discipline by the post start date.

You will have a track record or trajectory of internationally excellent publications. Furthermore, you will have a proven ability, evidenced by existing publications, potential to publish in top journals, or with leading book publishers in Economics and/or Econometrics. You will also have a clear, well developed, and viable strategy for future outstanding research that has the potential to result in world‑leading publications.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is no less than £71, 476 per annum and can be found on the LSE website.

In addition, this post attracts a significant market salary supplement which reflects current market conditions.

Along with a competitive salary, the benefits that are included within this job are an occupational pension scheme, a research incentive scheme with personal reward options, generous research leave (sabbatical) entitlement, a collegial faculty environment and excellent support, training and development opportunities.

• an occupational pension scheme
• a research incentive scheme with personal reward options
• generous research leave (sabbatical) entitlement
• a collegial faculty environment
• excellent support, training and development opportunities

Posting Information

The posts are tenable from 6th September 2027.

From £71,476 per annum

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 23rd November 2026 (23:59 UK time). We are unable to accept any late applications.