Overview
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Grade UE08 £50,253– £61,759 per annum. Full time: 35 hours per week. Open Ended (permanent).
The Opportunity
The University of Edinburgh’s School of Economics is seeking to appoint outstanding candidates to faculty positions at the rank of Lecturer. Applicants from all fields of Economics are welcome, with a focus on macroeconomics or any field of applied economics. We are especially interested in candidates whose research connects with that of our current faculty in interesting ways.
Job Description
Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to producing internationally excellent research and delivering high quality teaching that contributes to the development of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and the learning experience of our students. Applicants should have, or be close to completing, a PhD in economics or related field, and have demonstrable potential to publish their research in leading refereed journals, to contribute to knowledge exchange activities and to secure research income. They will also undertake further management, teaching and administrative duties commensurate with the role. We welcome applications from candidates able to commence employment with in-person teaching by January 2026.
Your Skills & Attributes For Success
* Have a PhD in Economics or be within six months of completion of a PhD.
* Must be able to demonstrate an existing or developing record of research with potential for publication in leading peer-reviewed journals in economics.
* Will have demonstrated the ability to make an outstanding contribution to the research activities and intellectual life of the School of Economics.
* Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Please note that completion of a PhD is defined by the submission of the corrected thesis following the viva, or confirmation that there are no corrections to address.
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As a valued member of our team you can expect
* A competitive salary.
* An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
* To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
* Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as generous holiday entitlement, pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check the staff benefits page for details.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award and supports the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from under-represented groups, including racially minoritised individuals and all gender identities. The University can sponsor international workers; visa requirements apply.
Application Information
Please provide: a cover letter, a CV, a research paper, and the name of three referees. If invited to interview, referees’ letters should be sent to economics.hr@ed.ac.uk in support of your application and in advance of the interview. If you are completing your studies/PhD, note relevant timescales in your cover letter and/or CV. You will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK at interview. See right to work webpages for details.
Key Dates
The closing date for applications is 15 September 2025. Closing time is 11:59pm GMT. If applying outside the UK, the closing time will adjust to your local time zone. Interviews are anticipated to take place in early–mid October (online).
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we address tomorrow’s challenges with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through strong relationships locally and globally.
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