Assistant Professor, Quantitative Development

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE); Greater London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational pension scheme

Research grants policy

Research leave entitlement

Collegial faculty environment

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) invites applications for an Assistant Professor in International Development (Quantitative Social Science). The successful candidate will teach across MSc programs and conduct cutting-edge quantitative research on development issues using rigorous methods.

Applicants should have a PhD or be near completion by 1 September 2027, with a strong commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration and high-quality teaching and publishing in top

Qualifications

• PhD required or near completion by start date.
• Experience teaching in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Strong publication record in relevant social science fields.

Responsibilities

• Teach across MSc programs in international development.
• Conduct cutting-edge quantitative research on development issues.
• Publish in high-impact social science journals or books.
• Engage in department activities and Ph.D. training as required.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Teaching at university level

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in development studies or related field

Tools

Statistical software (R, Stata)

Job description

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) invites applications for an Assistant Professor in International Development (Quantitative Social Science). The successful candidate will teach across MSc programs and conduct cutting-edge quantitative research on development issues using rigorous methods.

Applicants should have a PhD or be near completion by 1 September 2027, with a strong commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration and high-quality teaching and publishing in top