Assistant Professor in International Migration

London School of Economics and Political Science - European Institute

Placed On: 22nd January 2026

Closes: 22nd February 2026

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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.

The LSE’s European Institute is an internationally-recognised centre of excellence for research and teaching on contemporary Europe in a global context. We are seeking to appoint a scholar who specialises in international migration. We would be particularly interested in individuals whose research focuses on: (1) forced migration and policy responses to the international displacement of people and/or (2) immigration, race and citizenship (from a comparative perspective).

Candidates should have a trajectory of internationally excellent research, including the potential to publish in top journals and/or with leading academic presses; a clear and viable strategy for future research that has the potential to result in world-leading publications; and the ability and willingness to teach in related areas.

Candidates will need to have a completed PhD or have submitted their final doctoral thesis by the employment start date, in political science, sociology, law, anthropology, or a related discipline. As the position is based in the LSE’s European Institute, candidates’ expertise and research interests in the politics of and policy issues relating to international migration should have a link to Europe.

In addition to a competitive salary the benefits that come with this job 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.

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 Sunday 22 February 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.