Lecturer in Economics of Innovation and International Development Open University

Open University -Faculty of Social Sciences

£37,012 - £38,140 pro rata, Ref: 8505

Temporary contract for 24 months, 18.5 hours per week

Based in Milton Keynes

The Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, wishes to appoint a part time two year Lecturer in the Economics of Innovation and International Development.

We are looking for an economist with relevant African research and policy experience, to join a lively department. You will have an established or developing research profile, and will contribute to research, publication and funding initiatives, working with colleagues within an active interdisciplinary research centre in Innovation, Knowledge and Development.

You will have a research degree, or equivalent, in economics, industrial economics, and economics of innovation, international economics or a related field and will contribute to teaching within the Economics Department.

If you would like to discuss the post, please contact Maureen Mackintosh:  Maureen.Mackintosh@open.ac.uk, Roberto Simonetti: Roberto.Simonetti@open.ac.uk or Jan Smith on 01908 654456 or Jan.Smith@open.ac.uk

Closing date: noon on 29 November 2012.

Interview date: Week commencing 17 December 2012.

For detailed information and how to apply go to the link below, or email the Recruitment Co-ordinator at socsci-recruitment@open.ac.uk quoting the reference number.

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