LSE Fellow in Political Behaviour

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Salary from £42,429 to £50,656 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £54,295 pa inclusive of London allowance

This is a fixed term appointment for 2 years with possible extension for a further year, subject to funding.

The Department of Government seeks to make a fixed-term fellowship appointment in the field of political behaviour, The successful candidate will contribute teaching on the MSc Political Science (Political Behaviour) as well as undergraduate teaching in European politics.

An LSE Fellow is a career development post which allows aspiring academics who are post-PhD, or close to PhD completion, the opportunity to gain experience in teaching and research. The post-holder will join LSE’s world-leading and vibrant research community in the social sciences.

Applicants should have or be close to obtaining a PhD in political science or a closely related discipline by the start date, September 2025. They will also have a developing research record in political behaviour with clear potential to publish in highly regarded journals and a very good knowledge of current research on European politics. Teaching experience in political behaviour, comparative European politics and/or European Union politics is also essential. Candidates should possess excellent oral communication and presentation skills; ability to work in close partnership with fellow teachers and to foster an engaging and supportive learning environment; and a commitment to equality and diversity. Relevant experience in teaching and mentoring students is desirable.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 7 March 2025 (23.55 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

An LSE Fellowship is intended to be an entry route to an academic career and is deemed by the School to be a career development position.  As such, applicants who have already been employed as a LSE Fellow for three years in total are not eligible to apply. If you have any queries about this please contact the HR Division.

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