Associate Professor/Lecturer in Economics or Political Economy

ABOUT US

This is an open-ended appointment. The post holder should be able to start ideally by the beginning of the next academic year, in September 2023. Appointment at Lecturer (Grade 8) or Associate Professor (Grade 9) level will be determined by the depth of experience and track record. For Associate Professor, the appointee would be expected to demonstrate sustained excellence in all aspects of academic life.

IIPP brings together an interdisciplinary group of cutting-edge academics and practitioners to influence global policy decisions and create new policy collaborations to deliver public value-driven innovations. Our mission is to change how public value is imagined, practised and evaluated to tackle societal challenges—and, by doing this, to deliver economic growth that is innovation-led, sustainable, and inclusive.

The IIPP research community and global network are dedicated to creating new economic thinking and reframing today’s most pressing societal challenges within a new multidisciplinary political economy agenda. Our research advances a new understanding of the role of the state in pursuing public purpose while shaping the direction of innovation and growth. We produce cutting-edge research on value creation, value distribution, rent formation and capture across several contexts, markets and industries.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will undertake research in an area relevant to the Department in economics and/or political economy, publishing at an international level of excellence.

• Contribute to IIPP’s fundraising strategy by obtaining research funding, supporting philanthropic fundraising activities at IIPP, and fostering a culture of grant application amongst colleagues and graduates.

• Initiate or participate in applied research projects and policy engagements individually or as part of a team within the IIPP and UCL.

• Broadening and strengthening IIPP’s research and policy networks, whether with academic institutions or professional practitioners in the UK and internationally.

• As Head of Research, own the development and implementation of IIPP’s Research Strategy

• As Head of Research, be responsible for preparation for future REF activity at IIPP

• As Head of Research, support and guide IIPP’s research community, fostering collaboration and researcher development

Please note: interviews will be held on 9th May

ABOUT YOU

The appointee will be expected to demonstrate sustained excellence in all aspects of academic life. You will contribute to IIPP’s research, policy projects, and teaching, including teaching on our Master’s in Public Administration, delivering Executive Education short courses, and supervising PhD students.

WHAT WE OFFER

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents also offer some great benefits. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

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