The University of Bath, ranked 8th in the UK and top 150 globally, excels in research, innovative teaching, and industry partnerships, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and impactful scholarship within a vibrant academic community. Our faculty is dedicated to excellence in education and research, spanning six departments: Economics, Education, Health, Politics, Languages and International Studies, Psychology, and Social and Policy Sciences. We champion interdisciplinary collaboration and societal impact, with globally recognised research rated “world-leading” and “internationally excellent” in REF 2021. Supported by strong research centres and vibrant groups, this role offers the opportunity to shape education, advance research, and create meaningful global impact.

Department of Economics

Department of Economics is part of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, has grown from a four-member Political Economy Group in 1966 to a vibrant team of 58 academics. We are a diverse, research-active community with five specialist research groups and strong global engagement. Regular seminars, workshops, and international conferences foster collaboration and innovation. The Department welcomes several visitors throughout the year, in addition to seminar and conference speakers, for extended stays, creating opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange. Led by Prof. Ajit Mishra and team, we offer an inclusive environment for impactful research and teaching. Be part of a world-class department shaping economic thought globally.

The Department delivers top-ranked programmes, including PhD, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Economics and related fields, plus online postgraduate courses. With 1,400 students and strong employability rankings, we are a leading UK centre for Economics education and research.

Role

Besides contributions to the department’s excellent education and impactful research, the role involves providing leadership to one of the department’s research groups. Some colleagues contribute to multiple research groups as well as to various Centres and Institutes within the University, including the Centre for Development Studies, Centre for 21st Century Public Health, Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change, Centre for Climate Adaptation and Environment Research, and the Institute for Policy Research. The position offers access to a wide pool of researchers and engagement with external partnerships, policy bodies, and research organizations, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and impact.

About You

You will be expected to demonstrate:

• A sustained record of publications in internationally leading Economics journals (general interest as well as top field journals) together with evidence of impact through research funding and/or contracts.
• Evidence of research leadership at both national and international levels.
• The ability to provide leadership to one of our research groups.
• A proven record of excellence in teaching and PhD supervision, including innovative teaching methods.

Potential onsite interviews are planned on 19^th and 20^th March 2026

Travel to Bath

Bath, known for its Georgian architecture and natural hot springs, has been a desirable place to live since Roman times. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it holds legal protection for its cultural significance. Residents appreciate the green surroundings, parks, hills, and independent shops alongside the iconic Georgian landscape. The city hosts various cultural events like the Bath Literature, Music, and Comedy Festivals, "Bath in Fashion" Week, and the annual Bath Digital Festival, providing entertainment for residents. Find essential travel advice at Travel advice (bath.ac.uk).

Further Details (attachments)

• Job Description
• Candidate Pack
• Terms and Conditions of Employment

What we can offer you:

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits.

Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us @UniofBath and @UniofBathJobs on X for more information.

Email details to a friend

Further details:

• Job Description & Person Specification
• Brochure