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Advertiser: Department of Economics, University of Sussex

Field(s) of specialization: International Trade

Position type(s): Postdoctoral Scholar

Location of job: Department of Economics, University of Sussex, Jubilee Building, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9SL, United Kingdom

Degree required: Doctorate

Job start date: Flexible

Job duration: 3 years

Letters of reference required: 3

Application deadline: 27 Apr 2023 midnight UTC (no longer accepting applications)

Posting end date: 27 Apr 2023

Ad text:

This is a senior level position, initially for three years, to which we are looking to recruit an experienced researcher with knowledge and expertise in the field of international trade (with either a focus in the economics of international trade or the legal dimensions), a commensurate track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, and with a demonstrable interest in the policy relevance of their work. Subject to background and experience it is expected that the post holder will play an important role in contributing to the trade group at Sussex as a Deputy Director of the UKTPO. Hence, this post provides the opportunity to spend the next three years focusing on research with relevance and impact, and as Deputy Director of the UKTPO to provide leadership and input into its ongoing development.

The UKTPO is a dynamic, interdisciplinary group and we are looking for somebody who will welcome extensive interaction with a team of trade experts and is keen on policy impact and external engagement. With the range of challenges facing the world trading system It is an exciting time to join UKTPO’s dynamic and interdisciplinary team to undertake advanced research on international trade and trade policy. The UKTPO is at the forefront of national and multilateral trade policy analysis and commentary. As such, the position offers excellent conditions for research, for working as part of a stimulating team, and ample opportunities to build contacts with policy makers and other stakeholders

The UKTPO is focused on producing high quality academic research as well as extensive engagement with the policy making community and wider stakeholders. The Senior Research Fellow / Deputy Director will be expected to contribute to the management of the UKTPO, and to undertake the role of Principal Investigator on research projects, demonstrating and providing academic leadership to more junior members of the team. While much of the UKTPO’s work focuses on trade topics for the UK, our work has a broader remit and areas of research and activity are by no means exclusively UK focused.

Our current interests are broad. Given the interdisciplinary nature of UKTPO, we welcome candidates with a background in economics OR in International Trade Law. We particularly welcome applications from researchers with an interest in the following areas:

• the effect and impacts of free trade agreements on trade and investment;
• the relationship between trade and climate policy and more broadly environmental sustainability;
• the impact on firms, regions and supply chains of changes in trade policy, of ongoing technological change and notably digitization;
• trade responses to exogeneous shocks such as COVID-19; the role of the UK in the world trading system and in relation to developing countries; and computable modelling of changes in trade policy.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• The ability to conduct outstanding and impactful academic research in either the economics of international trade and integration or international trade law;
• A strong interest in trade policy;
• Willingness to engage with policy makers, stakeholders and the media;
• Experience of managing projects and teams of researchers;
• The ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally.

Collaboration and team working are central to the UKTPO, so being able to work closely with colleagues in a fast-moving and exciting area is vital.

Please contact Michael Gasiorek, Director of the UK Trade Policy Observatory on m.gasiorek@sussex.ac.uk / uktpo@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed 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 covering letter, your curriculum vitae, examples of your most recent/relevant research and 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.

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

Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK.