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About the Role

King’s Business School (KBS) invites expressions of interest for the position of Professor of Economics within the Department of Economics. We are looking for an outstanding scholar with an international reputation for research excellence (any field) and a commitment to high quality teaching.

The appointee will be expected to:

• Produce internationally leading research in their field of economics.
• Provide mentorship to academic colleagues and early-career researchers.
• Deliver high-quality teaching and curriculum development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Engage with policy, industry, and the wider community to enhance the impact of the department’s work.

Working conditions (salary, teaching load, administrative responsibility) are responsive to market conditions.

About You

You will have:

• A PhD in Economics or a closely related discipline.
• An outstanding record of research publications in top-tier journals.
• A strong track record of research funding and successful supervision of PhD students.
• Evidence of leadership in teaching and academic administration.
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive and dynamic academic environment.

About the Department and University

King’s Business School (KBS) and the Department of Economics form a thriving international community for research and teaching. Based in Bush House, a historic building in the heart of London. KBS is the ninth and newest faculty at King’s College London, the School currently has around 200 academic staff and offers a full range of undergraduate, master’s, and PhD programmes.

University-wide, the Economics at King’s initiative fosters a vibrant research community in which the KBS Department of Economics collaborates closely with economists from other departments at the university.

How to Apply

We are looking for expressions of interest before issuing seminar invitations and asking for a formal application and references.

To express interest, please email KBS-Economics-Recruitment@kcl.ac.uk, attaching a CV and including a link to your website.

We welcome applications from all individuals and strongly encourage women, members of the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups to join us.

To apply, send a message to KBS-Economics-Recruitment@kcl.ac.uk. (See posting for details.)

With over 40 members from more than 15 countries, the Economics group at the University of Surrey (https://www.surrey.ac.uk/economics) enjoys a strong reputation for research and teaching in Economics, built upon a commitment to high quality, rigorously founded applied and theoretical research, often of direct policy significance. We have recently invested heavily to recruit staff whose innovative work is having a large impact on international research agendas, as evidenced by ranking 10th for Economics in the latest research assessment exercise (REF2021).

To support our growth strategy, we would like to make an appointment at the Lecturer (Assistant Professor) level, to start in September 2026. As a new academic staff member, you will have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the intellectual life of our research group. You will be fully supported to extend your high-quality research agenda and build research networks, both within economics and beyond it. As appropriate, you will be encouraged to participate in externally funded collaborative research projects. Through your teaching you’ll have the opportunity to play a key role in the leadership, engagement and satisfaction of our student population at any level, including the opportunity to mentor and support our outstanding MSc and PhD students.

We encourage applications from any field within economics and this year we particularly encourage applications from candidates specialising in macroeconometrics and applied macroeconomics.

What we can offer
In return we offer a competitive salary, a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate, flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

Further information
Informal enquiries should be directed in the first instance to Prof. Joao Santos Silva (jmcss@surrey.ac.uk), Prof. Ricardo Nunes (ricardo.nunes@surrey.ac.uk), or Dr. Kamila Nowakowicz (k.nowakowicz@surrey.ac.uk) via email, with “Surrey appointments 2026” in the subject line.

At Surrey, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equitable opportunities for all, in the pursuit of Surrey’s vision to be a leading global University. We work together to create a truly inclusive culture. We place great value on diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as women, people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities. Appointments will always be made on merit.

On Nov 13, the recruiter extended the deadline to Feb 28 and added contact information at the bottom of this page.

About EIT

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity’s most challenging problems.

EIT will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability.

Led by a world-class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the Ellison Institute of Technology aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity’s most enduring challenges. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2 and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics.

Set for completion in 2027, the EIT Campus in Littlemore will include more than 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, educational and gathering spaces. Fuelled by growing ambition and the strength of Oxford’s science ecosystem, EIT is now expanding its footprint to a 2 million sq ft Campus across the western part of The Oxford Science Park. Designed by Foster + Partners led by Lord Norman Foster, this will become a transformative workplace for up to 7,000 people, with autonomous laboratories, purpose-built laboratories including a plant sciences building and dynamic spaces to spark interdisciplinary collaboration.

EIT is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone’s experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity’s most enduring challenges.

About Economics

Economics at EIT is recruiting for a number of outstanding, full-time Post doctoral Research Fellows dedicated to developing the economic case for transformative solutions to humanities greatest challenges, using pioneering theoretical and empirical research to support global solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new and rapidly expanding group, under the leadership of Professor Andrew J. Scott, that will tackle frontier issues in the economics of health and work.

The EIT offers a stimulating research environment that focuses on both fundamental research as well as applied solutions – rethinking policies, institutions and economic thinking to build the economic foundations for a better future.

You will be part of a large and expanding Economics team with strong links to a world class AI team and access to large-scale datasets. Researchers will have the opportunity to work with a faculty of global academic experts producing research aimed at shape government policies and creating successful commercial products.

You will be part of a cohort of Post-Doctoral Fellows and Pre-Doctoral positions. Positions are full-time and of one and two-year duration, potentially renewable for further terms, subject to performance, with the option to rotate across projects.

With the opportunity to mix with leading academics across a range of institutions and participate in the research networks of academics and policymakers operating out of EIT these positions offer a unique track for establishing credentials for further research or for providing a springboard for a career in policy or business.

About the Role:

The projects cover a range of theoretical and empirical issues with Researchers being allocated depending on their strengths and interests. You will work close with leading academic and policy experts on the issues and be expected to take the lead on driving research forward and coordinating with Pre-Doctoral Researchers:

• Empirical modelling of the links between biology, health, disease and economic outcomes (e.g. labour force participation, earnings, occupational choice, retirement, etc).
• Constructing micro-founded models to evaluate the macroeconomic case for preventative health.
• Developing effective measures of health using large, novel datasets and identifying key causal factors via quasi-experimental techniques that would deliver effective prevention programs.
• Work on theoretical models evaluating the welfare gains of better health, developing measures to improve the allocation of health resources.
• Using economic approach to develop recommendations to measure and improve health systems productivity.
• How might AI and robotics and demographic trends affect future economic forecasts for GDP, productivity and employment? What implications might these dynamics and transitions have for public finances?

Skills Required:

• A PhD (or due to complete in 2026) in Economics, or related discipline with research relevant to theoretical modelling (micro, macro or health), applied micro econometrics and large data skills.
• Evidence of intellectual excellence and the ability to work independently
• A strong technical skillset – theoretical modelling, econometric application, experience with large datasets, etc
• The ability to deliver as part of a wider project team and to coordinate researchers and data work
• A creative approach to problem-solving and the ability to project manage
• Working across broad scientific missions to identify and solve different economics problems

We expect the Post-Doctoral Fellow to pursue independent high-quality research, working closely with senior colleagues in the Economics Department, while fostering collaboration and opportunity for applied economics research across the wider EIT Programmes.

We do not require candidates with knowledge of health economics but a general emphasis on economic thinking and strong technical skills that can be applied to specific research projects and more broadly.

Application Requirements Applications are welcome from candidates both within the UK and internationally. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate’s eligibility to work in the UK.

Role Duration Positions are available for one-year and two-year terms. Fellows will be appointed on a full-time basis, with contracts renewable annually. A minimum commitment of two years is strongly preferred.

Required Application Materials

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Job Market Paper
• Cover Letter
• Two Letters of Reference

Please contact economicsrecruitment@eit.org if you have any questions.

The Janeway Institute at the Faculty of Economics, Cambridge University has a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship available for candidates working on areas of economics related to networks, crowds and markets. Eligible candidates include those who have recently been awarded a doctoral degree or expect to receive their degree by September 2026. The Fellowship is for a period of 3 years.

The Fellowship will be based at the Janeway Institute. The Janeway Institute was created to develop new fundamental ideas, methods and research which push the frontier of economics.

We welcome applications from researchers working on areas of economics related networks, crowds and markets. This includes but is not limited to research into the dynamics of networks, the relationship between markets, states and community networks; how traditional communities shape the behaviour of individuals and groups in a modern economy and the bargaining, production and exchange in networks, with implications for industrial policy and the regulation of markets.

For more information please see links here: https://www.janeway.econ.cam.ac.uk/research-themes/networks and https://www.janeway.econ.cam.ac.uk/.

Successful candidates should demonstrate an ability to develop their own research ideas and indicate how they can contribute to the networks, crowds, and markets research group in Cambridge. It is expected that successful candidates work will be at the cutting edge of the research frontier with a view to future publications in world leading journals.

Successful candidates who have not yet received their PhD by September 2026 will be appointed on University Grade 5 as Research Assistants, starting at Grade 5, spine point 38 (£34,610 per annum). Upon award of the PhD, their salary will be upgraded to Grade 7 as Research Associates (Fellowships), starting at Grade 7, spine point 41 (£37,694 per annum) in the first year. In the second year, the salary will rise to spine point 42 (£38,784), and in the third year to spine point 43 (£39,906).

Limited teaching opportunities through the Janeway Teaching Fellowships are potentially available for those interested in gaining valuable experience and contributing to the learning environment. These opportunities are contingent on the Faculty's needs and the candidate being suitably qualified and eligible for the fellowship scheme. Further details, including additional remuneration for these teaching responsibilities, can be discussed during the interview process. Fellows would also have the possibility of joining a college.

Applications should consist of: A curriculum vitae; expression of interest cover letter outlining how you would be able to contribute to the Janeway Institute in light of your research interests; a job market paper; supplementary material such as other available research papers.

Three references will be sought upon receipt of application.

To apply for this job please follow the link to the University of Cambridge job opportunities website: Janeway Institute Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (Research Assistant or Research Associate) (Fixed Term) | University of Cambridge

To apply, visit https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/janeway-institute-postdoctoral-research-fellowship-research-assistant-or-research-associate-fixed-jh47890. (See posting for details.)

About the Role

The Department of Economics at City St George’s, University of London is seeking to make five appointments of Lecturer (Grade 6/7):

1. One in the field of health economics to join the City Health Economics Centre (CHEC);

2. One in the field of theoretical or empirical industrial organisation to join the Centre for Competition and Regulatory Policy (CCRP); and

3. Three open field appointments to join the relevant research groups at the Department of Economics.

Candidates should have the commitment and capability to produce world-leading and internationally excellent publications, attract research grants from external bodies, engage with non-academic stakeholders, create pathways to impact, as well as deliver excellent quality research-led transformative education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Additionally, the successful candidate will support, supervise and mentor students and undertake administrative duties at Programme, Departmental, School and University level. Applicants should have or be sufficiently close to obtaining a PhD in Economics or a cognate field at the time of appointment.

Background

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution.

The Department of Economics is part of the School of Policy and Global Affairs, an internationally excellent centre of research and learning on the human condition in all its dimensions. It is home to about 2,500 students and over 100 staff in three departments (Economics, Sociology and Criminology, and International Politics).

The Department of Economics is a leader in research and education, with expertise in microeconomics, behavioural economics, public economics, macroeconomics, and financial economics. Over 90% of our research output and over 85% of our research performance are rated as internationally excellent in the last REF exercise. We conduct policy-relevant research in collaboration with national and international policy makers and practitioners. Our work is at the frontier of practice with over 80% of our impact rated internationally excellent. The department regularly hosts leading academic conferences and workshops on diverse, cutting-edge themes. We offer research-led education to 1,500 students, emphasizing graduate outcomes, transferable skills, employability, and social mobility. Our highly successful undergraduate programmes are complemented by a newly revamped suite of postgraduate courses designed to address the needs of modern society. Our growing PhD programme is part of the South-East Network for Social Sciences (SeNSS) Doctoral Training Partnerships, funded by the ESRC, providing students with exceptional research and professional development opportunities. For more information on our research and the teaching programmes we provide, please see our departmental website: https://www.city.ac.uk/about/schools/arts-social-sciences/economics.

Benefits

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City, St George’s, University of London works to advance equity, diversity and inclusion in its activities, processes, and culture, for our whole University community, including staff, students and visitors. The University meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 and is dedicated to eliminating discrimination regardless of age, disability, neurodiversity, sex, gender identity or reassignment, marital or partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, or socio-economic background. We recognise the importance of intersectionality and are committed to assessing all candidates fairly, ensuring that recruitment decisions are based on merit and potential, free from assumptions or systemic barriers. No one shall experience unfair treatment as a result of the lawful opinions that they hold or any protected characteristic. City St George's regards freedom of speech and academic freedom to be fundamental to delivering our mission as the University of business, practice and the professions. City St George's has a code of practice which sets out these values and explains how it will have particular regard for its duty to uphold, secure, and promote freedom of speech within the law. The University is committed both to protecting freedom of speech and to promoting a truly inclusive community.

Application process

For an informal discussion please contact Dr Arina Nikandrova (Deputy Head of Economics Department) at Arina.Nikandrova@citystgeorges.ac.uk or Prof Emmanouil Mentzakis (Head of Economics Department) at Emmanouil.Mentzakis@citystgeorges.ac.uk

Applications must be received by 18 January 2026. Interviews will be held shortly thereafter.

Please submit a cover letter, CV, and your job market paper via www.econjobmarket.org. Applicants must also complete the formal City St George's application process via University Portal. Two letters of reference will be requested from appointed candidates.

This is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position supporting a grant-funded research project led by Dr Federico Rossi (University of Warwick).

The project, funded by an ERC/UKRI Starting Grant 2023, is titled “Human Capital, the Organization of Production and Economic Development”. The aim of the project is to leverage micro-level data from multiple countries and novel theoretical frameworks to shed light on how the accumulation and utilization of different types of skills is shaped by and can facilitate the adaptation to some of the most pressing challenges faced by the global economy: population ageing, climate change, and the reallocation of workers across economic activities.

The position does not require any teaching, but individuals will have the opportunity to apply for temporary teaching in the Department of Economics if desired. The post is expected to start in Summer 2026 (exact date flexible) and is initially for 1 year, with the possibility to renew it for a second year.

Excellent academic mentoring will be offered alongside opportunities to attend conferences related to the project.

The position is suitable for someone having completed or close to completing a PhD in Economics or related fields, with a particular focus on topics at the intersection of macroeconomics, development and growth. The successful candidate will have a strong background in data analysis as well as modelling and computational methods.

The position will involve undertaking research in order to support the work of the department, the Principal Investigator and, where appropriate, project collaborators in the successful execution of the project.

There is a two-stage application process as follows:

1. Apply through EconJobMarket.org To receive full consideration, this application should be submitted by 16th January 2026 (midnight GMT). Please submit a cover letter, a CV, one research paper (additional submissions are welcome but not mandatory), and two letters of reference.

2. Complete a Warwick University application form. This is a short form and should not take more than 5 minutes to complete. Please do not include research papers, your CV or academic references with this application. To access the Warwick application, please visit the University’s online recruitment system by clicking on this link

https://warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/user-11595/xf-287774c8e052/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/3519-Research-Fellow-110185-1125/en-GB

Please make sure to complete both parts of the application process.

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) recruits outstanding post-doctoral economists to join our research teams. IFS is Europe’s leading centre for microeconomic research and is an authoritative, independent commentator on a wide range of policy issues, aiming to bridge the gap between academia and the wider public. The Director is Helen Miller and the Research Director is Imran Rasul. Research at IFS is led by a large number of Co-Directors including James Banks, Richard Blundell, Aureo de Paula, Eric French, Francois Gerard, Rachel Griffith, Attila Lindner, and Fabien Postel-Vinay.

This two-year post is a collaboration between the IFS and the Administrative Fairness Lab based at The Dickson Poon School of Law, King's College London. The focus will be developing and analysing quantitative survey datasets relating to how the UK public experience the fairness of frontline public services and the impacts of those experiences on attitudes and behaviours such as trust and cooperation.

The principal part of the role would involve being part of a multi-disciplinary team on a longitudinal research project on perceptions of fairness in interactions with primary care mental health services. This would involve playing a key role in the design and analysis on longitudinal quantitative survey data. The role will also include time to work on other quantitative survey datasets the Lab has collected but not yet fully exploited - these are on similar themes but in different settings, including social security.

The role will be especially well-suited to a candidate with interests in the economics of the justice system, behavioural economics, and/or political economy.

Candidates should have an excellent academic background, a track-record of producing high-quality economic research, and first-rate communication skills.

We welcome applications from students expecting to complete a PhD in 2026.

Applications are open to candidates from the UK and abroad. The post is eligible for a Skilled Worker Visa: IFS will support the application where needed for successful candidates. Any offer of employment is subject to the eligibility to work in the UK.

Application process

Applications should be submitted via EconJobMarket. We aim to interview shortlisted candidates by video starting mid/late January 2026.

If you have any queries, please email jobs@ifs.org.uk.

Additional Information

*Salary: The salary advertised reflects 2025 rates; these will be uplifted from April 2026 in line with inflation and cost-of-living adjustments, meaning the actual salary on appointment will be higher than the figure shown.