London School of Economics And Political Science

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

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.

You will teach undergraduate and graduate students, as well as carrying out research.

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. 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, a proven ability, as evidenced by existing publications, or 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.

You should have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to teach Economics and/or Econometrics at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels.

The other criteria that will be used when shortlisting for this post can be found on the person specification which is attached to this vacancy on the LSE’s online recruitment system.

Salary is competitive with Departments at our peer institutions worldwide. The minimum starting salary for Assistant Professor at the LSE is £58,519 pa inclusive. In addition, this post will attract a significant market salary supplement which reflects current market conditions.

In addition to a competitive salary the benefits that come with this job include 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.

The posts are tenable from 4th September 2023.

Please note you need to apply on both EJM and on the LSE HR website. Please go to https://jobs.lse.ac.uk and search for Assistant Professor, Department of Economics.


Interviews will take place virtually, during the week beginning 12th December 2022.


The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 17th November 2022 (23:59 UK time). We are unable to accept any late applications.