Research Fellow in the Economics of Trade/International Trade Law Ref 10566
School/Department: UK Trade Policy Observatory, University of Sussex Business School
Hours: full time hours considered up to a maximum of 1.0fte. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Brighton, UK
Contract: Fixed term for 24 months
Reference: 10566
Salary: starting at £36,333 and rising to £43,155 per annum, pro rata if part time
Placed on: 05 March 2023
Closing date: 27 April 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected interview date: to be confirmed
Expected start date: As soon as possible
Job description
The UK Trade Policy Observatory (UKTPO) at the University of Sussex invites applications for the position of post-doctoral Research Fellow in the Economics of Trade in the Department of Economics OR in International Trade Law in the Department of Law.
Candidates should demonstrate the potential to conduct high quality research in the economics or law of international trade and integration, and to be able to communicate it clearly in writing and verbally. They should also have a proven strong interest in trade policy. Collaboration and team working are central to the UKTPO; therefore, being able to work closely with colleagues in a fast-moving and exciting area is important.
With the range of challenges facing the world trading system, this is an exciting time to join UKTPO’s dynamic and interdisciplinary team to undertake advanced research on international trade and trade policy. The UKTPO is at the forefront of national and multilateral trade policy analysis and commentary. As such, the position offers excellent conditions for research, for working as part of a stimulating team, and ample opportunities to build contacts with policy makers and other stakeholders.
Please contact Professor Michael Gasiorek, Director of the UK Trade Policy Observatory on m.gasiorek@sussex.ac.uk / uktpo@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.
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How to apply
Applicants should apply online at https://econjobmarket.org/positions/9480
Please submit a covering letter, your curriculum vitae, any teaching evaluations and your research papers and please also arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted via EconJobMarket.org
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Email your completed personal details and equal opportunities form, to jobapps@sussex.ac.uk
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