Overview

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university. As an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to diversity and inclusion, we encourage applications from women and those of Minority Ethnic backgrounds as they are currently under-represented at this level in this area. All appointments will be made on merit or skill and experience relative to the role.Salary is no less than £68,087 per annum; salary scale details are available on the LSE website.Position

The LSE’s Department of Geography and Environment, in partnership with the LSE Global School of Sustainability, invites applications for a new position in Biodiversity Economics. The successful candidate will join our academic community producing research and teaching on environment and sustainability. We are especially interested in applicants whose work addresses the economics of biodiversity and ecosystems; ecology and economics or ecological economics; and economic aspects of nature and biodiversity policy.Qualifications

Expertise and research interests in biodiversity economics, broadly defined, including: the economics of biodiversity and ecosystems; ecological economics; economic aspects of nature and biodiversity policyA completed PhD, or close to obtaining a PhD, in environmental economics, resource economics, ecological economics or a closely related field (with an emphasis on biodiversity and nature) by the start dateAbility to teach environmental and/or resource economics, including aspects of biodiversity economics, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levelAdditional information

The other criteria that will be used when shortlisting for this post can be found in the person specification, attached to this vacancy on the LSE online recruitment system.Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include an occupational pension scheme, a research grants policy with personal reward options, generous research leave (sabbatical) entitlement, a collegial faculty environment and excellent support, training and development opportunities.How to apply

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, the job description and the person specification. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email geog.dept@lse.ac.ukClosing date

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 26 October 2025 (23:59 UK time). We are unable to accept any late applications.

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