The Arthur Lewis Lab Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Arthur Lewis Lab for Comparative Economics , which is part of the Department of Economics of the University of Manchester, invites applications for one full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, the Arthur Lewis Postdoctoral Fellowship. The fellowship allows for early career researchers to develop their research portfolio and to strengthen their future position in the academic job market.

The Arthur Lewis Lab is seeking candidates specializing in economic growth, or economic development, or comparative development, or economic history, or political economy. The appointment is expected to begin August 1, 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in Economics or in a related field by the beginning of employment. The successful applicant is also expected (1) to engage in research of the highest quality publishable in leading international journals, (2) to be able to present their research at high quality international conferences, (3) to participate in the intellectual life of the Arthur Lewis Lab, and the department, and (4) to provide undergraduate teaching up to 20 hours per annum if they choose to.

The Arthur Lewis Lab for Comparative Economics already has more than a dozen researchers working on these fields, including faculty members, postdocs, and PhD students. We have a monthly dedicated Lab seminar and two annual conferences, in addition to all the other intellectual activities of the department and the university.

The position will be offered on a fixed-term contract of 3 years.

Information about the Department of Economics at the University of Manchester can be found at: 

https://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/economics/

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.​​​​​​​

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Application Procedure

• The deadline for applications is 6:00pm (GMT) 2 December 2022.
• Queries on application process to [email protected]
• The recruiter is interviewing applicants via zoom during European Job Market for Economists, 12-14 December 2022.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Email: [email protected]

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.