Stipendiary Fellow

Grade UE07: £41,064 - £ 48, 822 per annum

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science / School of Economics

Full-time: 35 hours per week 

Fixed-term: for 24 months

 

 

The School of Economics is seeking to appoint one Stipendiary Fellow on a full-time, fixed-term basis for 24 months. This post is expected to commence in September 2026. 

Field(s) of specialization: Applied Economics

 

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The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students’ performance and wellbeing.

 

The Opportunity:

We are seeking outstanding candidates of demonstrated ability and high potential in the area of Applied Economics.

The role is aimed at final stage PhD students, or recent PhDs in Economics, who are seeking the opportunity to focus on teaching and research and to establish their credibility as candidates in the job market. We are looking for candidates with teaching and research expertise in Applied Economics The role will be split between research (35%) and teaching (65%). Teaching could be at either or both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The Successful candidate will receive:

• Personal mentoring support from a senior academic in the School of Economics;
• Access to staff training courses, and development opportunities from the University’s Institute of Academic Development.

 

This is a full-time, fixed-term post for 24 months only with a start date of 1^st September 2026, or shortly thereafter. 

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Miguel Costa-Gomes: Miguel.Costa-Gomes@ed.ac.uk

 

Please click here to view the full job description for the role.

 

How to apply: 

Please provide the following as part of your application: a cover letter, specifying interest in the position, a CV, samples(s) of your research, the names of three referees, and any other relevant material. 

Should you be invited to interview, reference letters from the three referees must be sent to economics.hr@ed.ac.uk in support of your application and in advance of the interview.

If you are currently in the process of completing your studies/PhD programme please note any relevant timescales in your cover letter and/or CV.

 

As a valued member of our team, you can expect: 

• A competitive salary of £41,064 - £ 48,822 per annum. Annual increments through the scale will occur with each year’s continuous service.

• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 

• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.

• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits. 

   

 

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We particularly welcome applications from eligible candidates from under-represented groups, including racially minoritised individuals and all gender identities.

 

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

 

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.

 

Key dates to note

 

The closing date for applications is 3^rd July 2026.

Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser’s local time zone.

Interviews are anticipated to be held remotely in July 2026. We endeavour to give successful candidates two weeks’ notice of interview dates. 

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Edinburgh has long been associated with economics. In the eighteenth-century, Adam Smith lived and worked in the city. His first lectures to young lawyers in 1748–51 were delivered near where the South Bridge now stands. In his later years, he continued to revise his principal books The Theory of Moral Sentiments and the Wealth of Nations, and a substantial portion of Smith’s personal library is held by Edinburgh University Library. His friend David Hume, a resident of Edinburgh, noted in his day as a historian and now as a leading empiricist philosopher, wrote much acclaimed essays on economics. 

Today, the School of Economics includes 56 academic staff and team of 29 administrative and technical support staff, as well as visiting Professors and other associates. The academic staff include eleven professors, six senior lecturers, three senior teaching fellows, fourteen lecturers, one reader, and one teaching fellow.

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