Assistant Professor in Economics
Advertiser: Economics, University of Nottingham
Field(s) of specialization: Any field
Position type(s): Assistant Professor
Location of job: Sir Clive Granger Building, University Park, Nottingham, County (optional), NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
Degree required: Doctorate
Job start date: 2027-09-01
Job duration: Continuing/permanent
Letters of reference required: 3
Target date for applications: 23 Nov 2026
Application deadline: 26 Nov 2026 midnight UTC (accepting applications)
Posting end date: 4 Dec 2026
Ad text:

The School of Economics at the University of Nottingham is a top research and teaching department with an international reputation for excellence across all areas of the discipline. We rank 5th in the UK in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessment and among the top 50 economics departments worldwide in the IDEAS RePEc rankings.

We are seeking to appoint a number of Assistant Professors from 1 September 2027. We welcome applications from candidates working in any area of economics and econometrics.

Successful applicants will show the potential to develop an excellent publication record, attract external research funding, deliver high quality teaching, build leadership skills in both teaching and research, and have a collegial approach to working within the School and University. Applicants are expected to have a PhD in Economics or Econometrics by the time of appointment.

These positions will have permanent contracts. Salaries will be commensurate with those offered by comparable Schools of Economics.

The University of Nottingham is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming community. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across all aspects of university life.

Full details of the School are available at: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Kevin Lee (kevin.lee@nottingham.ac.uk) or Professor Richard Upward (richard.upward@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to these email addresses cannot be accepted.

Closing date: 26 November 2026.

Online meetings with prospective candidates will be held between 8 and 17 December 2026.

Interviews will be held in early 2027.

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