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Lecturer in Economics (Ref 7170/7171/7172)
Advertiser: Department of Economics, University of Sussex
Field(s) of specialization: Any field
Position type(s): Assistant Professor
Location of job: Department of Economics, University of Sussex, Jubilee Building, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9SL, United Kingdom
Degree required: Doctorate
Job start date: 2022-09-01
Job duration: Continuing/permanent
Letters of reference required: 3
Current search status: Position filled
Posting end date: 11 Jan 2022
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video starting January, 2022.
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Ad text:

The University of Sussex is seeking to make three Lectureship appointments in the Department of Economics. Over the last decade the Department has expanded as a result of a strategic programme of recruitment aimed at intensifying the quality and depth of our established strengths.

The position is open to candidates for the Education and Research pathway (research and education focused). Candidates should demonstrate potential to conduct leading edge research in economics. They should have a doctorate, or equivalent, in economics. In addition to being highly research active, the successful candidates will be able to teach and assess both undergraduate and graduate students, supervise doctoral students, and contribute to departmental and university administration.

We are seeking expertise across all areas of Economics and Econometrics. However, applicants in the fields of Development Economics, International Trade, Labour and Education, Quantitative Economic History, Economic Theory, Behavioural and Experimental Economics, and Environment and Energy are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please contact the Head of Department of Economics Professor Sambit Bhattacharyya at business-econhod@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Economics in the UK.

Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.

For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page.

Applicants should apply online at https://econjobmarket.org/.

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations and research papers. Please also arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted via EconJobMarket.org.

Candidates should also download and complete a Personal details and equal opportunities form [DOC 110.00KB] and fill in all sections.

Email your completed personal details and equal opportunities form to usbsrecruitment@sussex.ac.uk. You should attach your personal details and equal opportunities form to the email in PDF format (we are unable to accept applications as google.docs or .pages) and use the format job reference number / job title / your name in the subject line.

You can also send your personal details and equal opportunities form by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.

Candidates willing to be considered for pre-interviews during the EEA Job Market Meeting should submit their application by 10 December 2021.

Candidates willing to be considered for pre-interviews around the ASSA 2022 Virtual Annual Meeting should submit their application by 27 December 2021.

Flyouts are expected to take place between 18 January and 18 February 2022.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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