Birkbeck, University of London

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Birkbeck, University of London is a research-intensive institution ranked in the top 1% in the world by the THE. The School of Business, Economics and Informatics brings together the College’s business-facing activities, teaching around 5000 students in its four departments. The Department of Economics, Mathematics and Statistics combines research and teaching in economics, finance, mathematics and statistics, creating significant interdisciplinary synergies.

We invite applications for a Lectureship (akin to an assistant professorship in the USA) in Economics.

The appointee will be expected to teach on undergraduate and graduate programmes, contribute to curriculum development and conduct and publish internationally-excellent research. You will embrace Birkbeck’s commitment to widening access and opportunity in higher education in a research-intensive environment through evening teaching and flexible, innovative provision. We are looking to broaden our economics research and teaching portfolio to build on and complement our existing strengths, but are especially keen to hire a macroeconomist. You should have a PhD or equivalent in economics.

This post is full time, 35 hours per week (1.0 FTE) and open-ended.