LSE Fellow in Political Science

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Department of Government

LSE Fellow in Political Science

Salary from £39,313 to £47,148 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £50,614 pa inclusive of London allowance

This is a fixed term appointment for 2 years with possible extension for a further year, subject to funding.

The Department of Government seeks to make a fixed-term fellowship appointment in the field of political science. Applications are encouraged from political scientists in all fields of political science. The successful candidate will play a role in the teaching and coordination of the Department’s graduate courses in the new MSc Political Science, notably the new core 10-week qualitative methods course.

An LSE Fellow is a career development post which allows aspiring academics who are post PhD, or close to PhD completion, the opportunity to gain experience in teaching and research. The post-holder will join LSE’s world-leading and vibrant research community in the social sciences.

Applicants should have or be close to obtaining a PhD in political science or a closely related discipline by the start date, 1 September 2023. Good general methods skills and advanced knowledge of mainstream qualitative methods (e.g. small-n comparisons, case choice, process-tracing, mixed methods) are required. They will also have a developing research record in Political Science, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and demonstrate excellent teaching skills.

Candidates must demonstrate a very good knowledge of current political science research on qualitative methods and working knowledge of the foundations of quantitative methods. Candidates should possess excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills; ability to work in close partnership with fellow teachers and to foster an engaging and supportive learning environment; and a commitment to equality and diversity. Relevant experience in teaching, managing and contributing to courses, and mentoring students, are desirable.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

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Should you have any queries about the role, please email Dr David Woodruff at d.woodruff@lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 23 April 2023 (23.55 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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