Assistant Professor in Economics (Research and Education)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £45,585 to £54,395 with potential progression once in post to £61,198

Role Summary

The Department of Economics, part of Birmingham Business School at the University of Birmingham, is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in any area of economics. Candidates with a background in Macroeconomics, Econometrics or Financial Economics are particularly encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will undertake research of international excellence and contribute to knowledge exchange activities relative to their discipline. They will also contribute to learning and teaching on new and established programmes and undertake leadership and service activities in line with the Department, School, and College’s strategic objectives.

The Department of Economics has a long and strong research tradition. It is also one of the biggest economics departments in the UK having more than 60 members of staff covering the fields of Econometrics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Trade, Energy, Environmental Economics and Behavioural/Experimental economics.

Person Specification

• Normally, a higher degree relevant to the research/teaching area (usually PhD) or equivalent qualifications
• Extensive research/teaching experience and scholarship within subject specialism
• Proven ability to devise, advise on and manage learning/research.
• Skills in managing, motivating and mentoring others successfully at all levels.

The Department will be represented at the European Job Market to be held between December 11-14 2023 and the ASSA Job Market between January 3-5 2024. Department representatives will meet candidates remotely via Zoom. Informal enquiries should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee Prof. Raffaele Rossi, r.m.rossi@bham.ac.uk and to the Head of the Department Prof. Anindya Banerjee, a.banerjee@bham.ac.uk.

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