Jobs at LSE
Thank you for your interest in job opportunities at the School. Listed below are the current job vacancies. Further particulars for each post can be downloaded following the instructions at the end of each advert.�
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Department of Law
Salary for Lecturers: �24,700 - �39,900 pa inc.
Salary for Senior Lecturers: �41,100 - �46,200 pa inc.
(appointments will be made at a salary level commensurate with qualifications and experience)
The Department of Law (5*A rated in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise) is seeking to make an appointment at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level. The person appointed will be expected to engage in research commensurate with appointment to a 5*A RAE-rated department of law, to teach company law and to play a full part in the life of the department.
For a full application pack, please see� the details of how to apply, the job description, the person specification, the further particulars� and the personal details form
Alternatively please phone 020 7955 6183 or email [email protected]� quoting reference AC/05/05.
Closing date for the receipt of applications: 4 November 2005
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Centre for Civil Society�
Salary up to �25,600 pa inc.
You will work with Professor Jude Howell on the project on `The Global War against Terror, Non-Governmental Public Action and Development' funded under the ESRC research programme on Nongovernmental Public Action. This is an 18-month post starting from January 2006.
You should have a PhD in a relevant social science such as development studies, international social policy, peace studies, or comparative politics. You should have at least two years experience of working in a developing country, preferably India, Kenya, or Afghanistan. You should have excellent writing, research and analytic skills; be able to work independently, flexibly and to deadlines; be prepared to travel overseas.
For a full application pack, please see� the details of how to apply, the job description, and the personal details form
�If you cannot download the pack email [email protected]� or phone 020 7955 6183 Quote reference AC/05/06
Closing date for receipt of applications is 11th November 2005
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Department of Economics�
Salary up to: �39,300 pa inc.
The Department of Economics seeks to make a number of tenure-track and fixed-term appointments at Lecturer level from 1 September 2006 or at some other agreed date.
The Department invites applications from strong candidates in any field of specialisation. The Department offers an exciting research and teaching environment, and an attractive financial package to successful applicants.
For a full application pack, please see� the details of how to apply, the job description, research information and further particulars of the department and the personal details form
Alternatively, phone +44 (0) 20 7955 6183 or email [email protected] quoting reference AC/05/07.
Closing date for completed applications: 21 November 2005
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ESRC Research Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion (CASE)
These appointments offer the opportunity to join one of the country's leading social science research groups and to work with a team of experienced researchers investigating some of the key questions related to social inclusion and the evolution of cities.
Applications are invited for two highly skilled and experienced researchers to join the Centre and work in a team led by Professor Anne Power investigating innovative urban initiatives in cities suffering loss of former industrial wealth. For further information on CASE, see our website http://sticerd.lse.ac.uk/case�
You should have working knowledge of at least two main European languages (reading, writing and conversation), plus English. You should also have a higher social science degree with some research experience, the ability to access statistical data and databases.
For the full application pack for both posts, please see the details of how to apply, further particulars and the personal details form �
If you are unable to download the pack, please phone 020 7955 6183 or email [email protected] Please quote the relevant reference number.
Closing date for applications: 15th November 2005
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Communications Officer
(fixed term until September 2010)
Crisis States Research Centre
Development Studies Institute
Salary up to �30,345 pa incl
We are looking for a Communications Officer to take the lead in disseminating the results of our research by means of written reports, seminars and liaison with development practitioners. You will also be preparing Working Papers for publication, writing policy-briefing papers and assisting in other Centre activities.
You should be educated to degree level or equivalent. You should also have experience in web-based design and knowledge of the field of development. Excellent IT and communication skills are essential for this post. Proficiency in the Spanish and/or French language and experience of working in a developing country would be an advantage.
In addition, we offer a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and training and development opportunities.
For a full application pack, please see details of how to apply, the job description and the person specification and the personal details form.�Please also see the terms and conditions for academic related staff and the facilities and benefits of working at the School.�
If you cannot download the pack, please call 020 7955 6183 or email [email protected]� Please quote reference: AR/05/07.
Closing date: 4th November 2005
For information about the Crisis States Research Centre, please visit www.crisisstates.com
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The Library
Fixed term to November 2007
In this pivotal role you will work on preparations for the Research Assessment Exercise 2008 (RAE) and maintain LSE's publications catalogue on the website. The RAE is vital to the School, with results used for league tables and future funding.
You will collect and record academic publications data for the catalogue and the website ensuring it is correct, up to date and complete. An excellent communicator with an eye for detail, you must also be able to work both fast and accurately and adhere to tight deadlines. Previous experience of similar work in a cataloguing or data management role would be an advantage.
For a full application pack for this post, please see the details of how to apply, the job description and the person specification, the further particulars of the post, the application form and the HR Monitoring Information form. Please also see the facilities and benefits of working at the School.
Alternatively, if you are unable to access the website, please send a self-addressed A4 envelope (42p postage) to: Library Administration Office, The Library, London School of Economics & Political Science, 10 Portugal Street, London, WC2A 2HD
Please quote reference: CRA/05/11
The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 7 November 2005
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The Library
Salary : � 19,029 to �21,569 p.a. inclusive
The Library of the LSE (British Library of Political and Economic Science) contains one of the world's leading social science collections and serves a vibrant community of LSE students, staff and external users.
We need you to work at the busy Service Counter and also have a role in one of two other teams: Teaching Support Services - requiring good liaison with LSE teaching staff; and Bibliographic Services - handling book orders and creating catalogue records.
You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills. Library services are busy and you must enjoy working under pressure and as part of a team. Previous experience of Microsoft Office applications and good typing skills are essential.
For a full application pack for the Library Assistant (Teaching Support Services) post, please see the details of how to apply, the job description and the person specification,�further particulars, the application form and the HR Monitoring Information form. Please also see the facilities and benefits of working at the School.
For a full application pack for the Library Assistant (Bibliographic Services) post, please see the details of how to apply, the job description and the person specification, further particulars, the application form and the HR Monitoring Information form. Please also see the facilities and benefits of working at the School.
Alternatively, if you are unable to access the website, please send a self-addressed A4 envelope (42p postage) to: Library Administration Office, The Library, London School of Economics & Political Science, 10 Portugal Street, London, WC2A 2HD.
Please quote the relevant reference number
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 4 November, 2005
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Department of Social Policy
20 month fixed-term contract
Salary: �26,700 - �31,200 pa inc.
Applications are invited for a fixed-term (20 month) lectureship in Population Studies, tenable from 1 January 2006. You will be expected to hold or be close to completing a PhD or equivalent. You will join a thriving population cluster within a dynamic Grade 5* Department and will contribute significantly to postgraduate teaching on the MSc in Population and Development with particular emphasis on reproductive health. You will also contribute to the general teaching and research programme of the Social Policy Department.
Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Ernestina Coast ([email protected])
For the full application pack for both posts, please see the details of how to apply, further particulars and the personal details form �
If you are unable to download the pack, please phone 020 7955 6183 or email [email protected]� Please quote reference AC/05/08
Closing date for applications: 18 November 2005.
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The Library
VERSIONS Project
Project & Communications Officer
Salary �25,600 to �32,400 pa incl.
Fixed term contract for 12 months from January 2006
The VERSIONS Project, funded by the JISC and based at the Library of LSE, will develop standards on versions, for use by open access digital repositories when making available author versions of journal articles and other research papers. This is a non-technical role, responsible for both internal and external communication about the project, and for evaluation of economics researchers' needs and their current practices regarding retention of different versions of their own work.
You will be a graduate, or equivalent, probably with qualifications or relevant experience in academic librarianship, publishing or academic administration. Experience of writing reports and user documentation is desirable. Some communications/PR experience would be an advantage. A high level of competence as a user of IT is required, for producing print and online documentation, using survey software and maintaining an attractive project website. You will have initiative, enthusiasm, excellent written communication skills and well-developed analytical skills.
For a full application pack, please see details of how to apply, the job description and the person specification, the further particulars of the post and the personal details form.�Please also see the terms and conditions for academic related staff and the facilities and benefits of working at the School.�
Alternatively, if you cannot download the pack, call 020 7955 6138 or email [email protected]� quoting reference AR/05/09.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 25 November 2005
For more information about LSE and the world's largest social science library, please visit www.lse.ac.uk�
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Centre For Economic Performance�
Salary range �16,000 to �24,700 pa inc.�
12 months fixed term, commencing January 2006
To assist the research director, Dr.P.Boone with analysis of multinational health survey data on the CEP Effective Interventions Project
You will be responsible for helping access, manage, and analyze DHS (Demographic & Health Survey) databases, along with large health surveys from China, in order to better understand differences in child mortality outcomes. You will also work on baseline survey design for several randomized controlled trials in Africa and India related to child mortality
You should have working experience of standard statistical software packages used in economics and health research and be fluent in both English and Mandarin You should have a Masters in Economics, or higher, with a background in statistics; excellent knowledge of computer programming.
For the full application pack for both posts, please see the details of how to apply, further particulars and the personal details form �
If you cannot download the pack please email [email protected] or phone 020 7955 6183. Please quote AC/05/11
Closing date for receipt of applications: 25 November 2005
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Department of Economic History
Salary: �26,700 - �39,300 pa inc.
We invite applications for up to 3 Lecturers in Economic History. All fields are welcome, but we are particularly keen to attract candidates with interests in one or more of: quantitative approaches to economic history (including management and finance); the economic history of development (including Asia, Latin America and Africa); and the economic history of the environment.
For further information about the research community and teaching programmes of the Department, visit www.lse.ac.uk/collections/economicHistory.�
For the full application pack please see the details of how to apply, the job description and the person specification, the further particulars and the personal details form �
If you cannot download the pack email [email protected]� or call +44 (0)20 7955 6183 quoting reference AC/05/10
Closing date for receipt of applications is: 29 November 2005
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Department of Sociology
External Programme
BSc Sociology Author and Subject Co-ordinator (24.5 hours per week)
(two years fixed term from 1 January 2006 or as soon as possible thereafter)
Salary up to �34,900 pa inc. (pro rata)
The Department of Sociology, together with the External Study Programme, is responsible for co-ordinating the University of London's External Programme BSc Sociology. You write and co-write a set of subject guides on this degree.
You will work in the Department of Sociology, alongside members of the Sociology Department and related departments, to produce syllabuses and materials for the External Programme. You will also act as the representative for the Department in the Committees responsible for the development of the External Programme.
You should have a completed or nearly completed a PhD in a relevant field and have significant experience of teaching at an undergraduate level and of writing learning materials. Your writing will concentrate mainly in the areas of historical sociology and social theory. It will be an advantage to have an understanding of the needs of distance learning students.
For a full application pack, please see details of how to apply, the job description and the person specification and the personal details form.�Please also see the facilities and benefits of working at the School.�
If you are unable to download the pack, please phone 0207 955 6183 or email [email protected]� Please quote reference AR/05/08.
Closing date: 18th November 2005
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