London School of Economics & Political Science

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Applications are invited from outstanding candidates for one or more tenure-track Assistant Professor in Finance posts.

You will carry out research and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

For near post-doctoral candidates, or candidates with limited post-doctoral experience, you will be able to demonstrate a developing record of research with potential for publication in leading peer-reviewed journals in finance.

For post-doctoral candidates, you will be able to demonstrate a consistent record of high quality research with publications in leading peer-reviewed journals in finance.

You will have a completed PhD, or close to obtaining a PhD, in finance or economics, as well as having a clear and viable strategy for future research in finance. You will also be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate skills and ability to teach finance at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

The other criteria that will be used when shortlisting for this post can be found on the person specification which is attached to this vacancy on the LSE’s online recruitment system.

The Department enjoys a strong reputation for the excellence of its teaching and research in finance. More information about the Department and its faculty can be found at http://www2.lse.ac.uk/finance/Home.aspx.

The appointment is expected to commence from 1 August 2015.

In addition to a competitive salary the benefits that come with this job include a defined benefits pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.

We will be conducting interviews at the ASSA Annual Meeting in Boston, 3-5 January 2015.