University of Bath

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Reference: DC4158

This appointment constitutes a further step of the Department's strategic investment in our vibrant Department of Economics which will substantially expand over the next two years. We are looking for excellent and ambitious scholars who can help us continue to develop further our achievements in teaching and research. This appointment will strengthen our Research Group “Macroeconomics and Finance”. We are looking for candidates with a strong research expertise in this area, which is also a core part of our teaching programmes. Either a theoretical or applied research focus is equally welcomed. Candidates should also be able to deliver and teach courses in other areas if required. We have a special need to teach courses in finance.

We promote an exciting research culture generating knowledge, developing new ideas and techniques and attract high quality undergraduate and postgraduate students to an extensive range of programmes. Our research activities inform students' learning and encourage interaction between academia and wider society both in terms of policy formulation and outcome evaluation and knowledge transfer to businesses and public organisations. The Department is currently organised into five research groups: a) Macroeconomics and Finance b) Econometrics, c) Economic Theory, d) Public and Environmental Economics and e) Labour/Education and Health Economics.

You will demonstrate a substantial reputation in the field, supported by the quality and volume of your publications, your ability to participate in collaborative research and a track record of successful grant applications.

All candidates are expected to deliver high quality teaching, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and to attract and successfully supervise PhD students.

For more information about the Department and its activities, please go to:
http://www.bath.ac.uk/economics/

For informal enquiries contact:
Professor Michael Finus, Chair in Environmental Economics, Head of Department by email: m.finus@bath.ac.ukand Professor Chris Martin, Professor of Economics, Research Group Leader Macroeconomics and Finance by email: C.I.Martin@bath.ac.uk.

You should indicate in your application whether you wish to apply for the position of Senior Lecturer or Reader. The Department is happy to make an appointment at the senior level.

The deadline of application is 19th, September 2016. We strongly encourage reference letters to comment also on previous management and teaching experience and performance.

Closing Date: Monday 19 September 2016