LSE Fellow

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational pension

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The London School of Economics and Political Science invites applications for an LSE Fellowship in the Department of International Relations. This fixed-term appointment for two years will contribute to research and teaching in International Political Economy, including courses on global finance and finance and development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Candidates should have a PhD in IR or related field, strong knowledge of international relations, and excellent communication and

Qualifications

• PhD in International Relations, Political Science, or related field by start date.
• Very good knowledge of International Relations with developing IPE research.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with fellow teachers to foster engaging learning.
• Desirable: teaching experience and course administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research and teaching in International Political Economy.
• Teach in global finance and finance and development at undergrad and postgrad levels.
• Assist with course organization and administration as needed.

Skills

PhD research expertise

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Teaching ability

Education

PhD in IR/Political Science

Tools

Course VLE

Job description

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

Department of International Relations

LSE Fellow

Salary from £44,143 to £52,749 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £56,607 pa inclusive of London allowance.

This is a fixed term appointment for 2 years.

Applications are invited for an LSE Fellowship based in the Department of International Relations to commence by 4 January 2027. The Fellowship is a fixed-term appointment for two years. The appointed person will contribute to research and teaching in International Political Economy. This is likely to include teaching in the areas of global finance and finance and development at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Candidates Should Have

• successfully completed, or be close to completing, a PhD in International Relations, Political Science, or related discipline, by the post start date;
• very good knowledge of International Relations, and a developing research record in the area of International Political Economy.
• excellent communication and presentation skills;
• the ability to work in close partnership with fellow teachers and to foster an engaging and supportive learning environment;

Relevant teaching experience, experience of managing and contributing to course virtual learning environments, and experience in carrying out course administration are desirable.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

An LSE Fellowship is intended to be an entry route to an academic career and is deemed by the School to be a career development position. As such, applicants who have already been employed as a LSE Fellow for three years in total are not eligible to apply. If you have any queries about this please contact the HR Division.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 16 November 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept late applications.