Professor in International Economic Law

1000scholars; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Reading School of Law wishes to appoint an outstanding Professor of International Economic Law, with a focus on Trade Law, to strengthen our research power and global engagement. You will provide research leadership, contribute to teaching and administration, and work with colleagues to raise our profile internationally.

The post is full‑time and permanent; shortlisted candidates must prepare a video presentation.

Qualifications

• Internationally recognised expertise in International Economic Law (ideally Trade Law).
• A body of excellent research outputs in International Economic Law (ideally Trade Law).
• A track record of research funding applications and at least one successful application.

Responsibilities

• Provide research leadership in International Economic Law and related fields.
• Contribute to teaching, administration and global engagement.
• Lead and collaborate on Trade Law research initiatives.

Skills

International Economic Law expertise

Trade Law

Research leadership

Leadership experience

Education

International Economic Law research track record

Academic leadership at university level

Job description

Closing date: 23:59 9th November 2026

Interviews will be held: 16th December 2026. There will be a requirement for a video presentation available to School of Law colleagues in advance of the interview on a topic to be sent to those shortlisted.

Full time permanent role.

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University of Reading School of Law wishes to appoint an outstanding Professor of International Economic Law, particularly in the field of Trade Law, to further enhance our global reputation for research power, leadership and impact in Public International Law and International Commercial Law. This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and welcoming academic community with a global outlook and a focus on academic excellence (in the latest Research Excellence Framework we doubled our percentage of 4* outputs and 99% of our research was judged to be world leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised).

We are seeking to appoint a candidate of internationally recognised research excellence who can provide research leadership and also contribute to teaching, administration and global engagement.

The School welcomes applicants with an outstanding record of research in International Economic Law. All relevant research specialisms will be considered although we are particularly looking for expertise in Trade Law. The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.

You will have:

• Internationally recognised expertise in International Economic Law (ideally Trade Law)
• A body of excellent research outputs in International Economic Law (ideally Trade Law)
• A track record of research funding applications and at least one successful application
• Previous academic and administrative leadership experience at School or University level or equivalent

Contact details for advert

Contact Name, Job Title and Email address - Prof Mark Poustie, Head of School of Law. [e-mail]

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality.

We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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