Location: Bath, Somerset, South West, UKProfessor of EconomicsDepartment: EconomicsSalary: Starting from £74,144, rising to £90,381Contract Type: Full Time, Open EndedClosing Date: Friday 23 January 2026Reference: AS13296The University of Bath, ranked 8th in the UK and top 150 globally, excels in research, innovative teaching, and industry partnerships, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and impactful scholarship within a vibrant academic community. Our faculty is dedicated to excellence in education and research, spanning six departments: Economics, Education, Health, Politics, Languages and International Studies, Psychology, and Social and Policy Sciences. We champion interdisciplinary collaboration and societal impact, with globally recognised research rated world-leading and internationally excellent in REF 2021. Supported by strong research centres and vibrant groups, this role offers the opportunity to shape education, advance research, and create meaningful global impact.Department of EconomicsThe Department of Economics is part of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and has grown from a four-member Political Economy Group in 1966 to a vibrant team of 58 academics. We are a diverse, research-active community with five specialist research groups and strong global engagement. Regular seminars, workshops, and international conferences foster collaboration and innovation. The Department welcomes several visitors throughout the year, in addition to seminar and conference speakers, for extended stays, creating opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange. Led by Prof. Ajit Mishra and team, we offer an inclusive environment for impactful research and teaching. Be part of a world-class department shaping economic thought globally.The Department delivers top-ranked programmes, including PhD, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Economics and related fields, plus online postgraduate courses. With 1,400 students and strong employability rankings, we are a leading UK centre for Economics education and research.The RoleBesides contributions to the departments excellent education and impactful research, the role involves providing leadership to one of the departments research groups. Some colleagues contribute to multiple research groups, as well as to various Centres and Institutes within the University, including the Centre for Development Studies, Centre for 21st Century Public Health, Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change, Centre for Climate Adaptation and Environment Research, and the Institute for Policy Research. The position offers access to a wide pool of researchers and engagement with external partnerships, policy bodies, and research organisations, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and impact.About YouYou will be expected to demonstrate:- A sustained record of publications in internationally leading Economics journals (general interest as well as top field journals) together with evidence of impact through research funding and/or contracts.- Evidence of research leadership at both national and international levels.- The ability to provide leadership to one of our research groups.- A proven record of excellence in teaching and PhD supervision, including innovative teaching methods.Potential onsite interviews are planned on 19th and 20th March 2026.Travel to BathBath, known for its Georgian architecture and natural hot springs, has been a desirable place to live since Roman times. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it holds legal protection for its cultural significance. Residents appreciate the green surroundings, parks, hills, and independent shops alongside the iconic Georgian landscape. The city hosts various cultural events like the Bath Literature, Music, and Comedy Festivals, "Bath in Fashion" Week, and the annual Bath Digital Festival, providing entertainment for residents. Find essential travel advice on our website.What we can offer youWe consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected, and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality andintersectionality, receiving a Silver Athena SWAN Award. Wetruly believethat diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from underrepresented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed tomaintaininga safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.We'revery proudto be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, an accredited Disability Confident Leader, and an autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.- Free counselling services through Health Assured.- Cycle to work scheme.- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.- Staff discount at Team Bath gym.- Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees.- Staff discount on language courses.- Generous employer contributory pension schemes.- Generous annual leave allowance with anadditional5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work-life balance.- A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities, including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more.- Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath.- Local discounts and more.- A family-friendly workplace.- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce.- Relocation allowance.- Visa reimbursement and an Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses.We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits on our website.Find out more from our staff about what makes the University of Batha great placeto work. Follow us on X and LinkedIn for more information.RighttoWork in the UK:We do not assess immigration or rightto work status until the offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship, and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.Anonymous shortlisting:We are constantlyseekingto reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name may be removed from application forms at theinitialshortlisting stage.TPBN1_UKTJ