Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Economics

University-of-Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Liverpool invites applications for a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Economics within the Economics Group. The post focuses on empirical industrial organization or innovation and requires a PhD (or near completion) with evidence of publishable research.

You will teach on undergraduate and postgraduate economics programmes and contribute to a thriving research culture. The position is permanent subject to satisfactory completion of a three-year probationary period, with

Qualifications

• PhD in economics (or near completion) by start date.
• Research with potential to be world-leading output.
• Evidence of future research plans consistent with high-level publications.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate economics programs.
• Conduct high-quality research suitable for publication.
• Develop course content and supervise students.
• Contribute to the Economics Group and wider department activities.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Empirical industrial organization

Education

PhD (or near completion)

Job description

Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Economics

Economics

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30-Nov-2026 23:30

Hours of work: Full-time

EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA accredited, the University of Liverpool Management School (ULMS) is an international management school based in an enterprising and vibrant, world city of culture. Formed in 2002 through the bringing together of a number of well-established departments and research groups in the University of Liverpool, the School provides a world-leading environment for research, management and leadership education. The pursuit of research which is internationally recognised for excellence in its originality, significance and rigour is central to the culture of the School, as is delivery of a strong student experience.

Following the appointment of the School’s Dean, Professor Julia Balogun, in 2015 and supported by strong ongoing investment from the University and its ambitious strategy for 2031, ‘Liverpool 2031’, ULMS is fulfilling its vision to be a globally connected Management School whose transformative research and teaching places it at the forefront of influential knowledge leadership to better business and society.

Over the last few years, ULMS has engaged in extensive recruitment of academic and professional services staff, with investment to support expansion into a state-of- the-art extension, including a trading room. The School now has 230 faculty, supported by 80 professional services colleagues. Echoing the City of Liverpool’s reputation for friendliness and an outward looking orientation, ULMS provides a strongly collegial, international and intellectually vibrant interdisciplinary environment, including a thriving doctoral research community of over 100 PhD students.

In its wider setting, the School benefits from the University of Liverpool's standing as a member of the UK's leading Russell Group research-intensive universities and from its location in a world-famous maritime city of culture and sport, which combines strong cultural activity, excellent transport links, and regional beauty with a world heritage skyline and is highly ranked on quality of life in the UK, while remaining one of Britain's most affordable cities.

The Economics Group is now seeking a Lecturer in Applied Microeconomics to help continue to build our growing strength and reputation, both in terms of research and teaching.

We are especially interested in research in empirical industrial organisation or innovation and technological change. You will possess a relevant PhD (or near completion), have research with clear potential to be published world-leading output, and be able to evidence future research plans consistent with a sustained high level of academic publications. You should have excellent teaching credentials and be able to teach on both undergraduate and postgraduate economics programmes.

The position is permanent subject to satisfactory completion of a three‑year probationary period.

Full details of the post can be found in the job description document. Informal enquiries to Professor Ian Burn, email: [e-mail] .

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.