Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Environmental Economics

at  The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester seeks to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Environmental Economics with a focus on global development (Teaching and Research) within the Global Development Institute (GDI). The post is intended to enhance the GDIs research and teaching capacity in environmental economics, particularly the theoretical and empirical analysis of environmental issues and their relationship to local, national and global processes of development. The successful candidate will be attached to the Development Economics and Public Policy Cluster (DEPP) in GDI. The GDI is particularly interested in an appointment that will strengthen its ability to address critical environmental issues as well as questions relating to global poverty, economic growth, global inequality and sustainable development. The University welcomes applications from exceptional candidates who can make significant contributions to research and research-informed teaching that complements and extends existing offerings in GDI. The successful candidate will have strong quantitative skills and must have the capacity and commitment to work closely with colleagues from multiple disciplines in an interdisciplinary context.
Applicants must have a PhD either in Economics, Environmental Economics, Development Economics, or a related discipline. In addition, they must show a track record of high-quality research and teaching on issues related to environmental economics. Prior experience of relevant postgraduate and/or undergraduate teaching and postgraduate research supervision will also be expected.

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