Stipendiary Fellow in Applied Economics

About the role

The School of Economics at the University of Edinburgh is appointing a Stipendiary Fellow on a 24‑month fixed‑term contract, starting September 2026. The position is designed for final‑stage PhD candidates or recent PhDs in Economics who wish to develop a research and teaching portfolio in Applied Economics.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching (approximately 65% of the role).
• Conduct research in Applied Economics, contributing to the School’s research agenda (approximately 35%).
• Engage with students, supervise coursework, and support learning activities.
• Participate in departmental meetings, seminars and academic events.

Required profile

• Final‑stage PhD student or recent PhD graduate in Economics.
• Demonstrated ability and high potential in Applied Economics.
• Experience or strong interest in teaching at university level.
• Commitment to academic development and scholarly excellence.

Required skills

• Applied Economics

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £41,064 to £48,822 per annum.
• Personal mentoring from a senior academic in the School of Economics.
• Access to staff training and development through the Institute of Academic Development.
• Opportunity to build a research and teaching portfolio within a world‑class university.