The LSE is committed to building a truly diverse, fair and inclusive university

As an equal opportunities employer and strongly committed to diversity and inclusion, we encourage applications from women and those from ethnic and minority backgrounds as they are currently under-represented at this level in this field. All appointments will be made on the basis of merit or skill and experience relevant to the role.

The salary is a minimum of £68,087 per annum and the salary scale can be viewed the LSE website

To support our undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs and to enhance our research profile, we are seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Competition Law.

The post holder will contribute to the intellectual life of the School by conducting and publishing outstanding research, engaging in high-quality teaching in accordance with the instructions of the Dean of the School of Law, and participating in the School of Law and wider School activities.

Candidates must have the ability to build an international reputation in competition law and a demonstrated ability to publish in top journals or with leading book publishers as demonstrated by current publications, or the ability to do so. Candidates will have a clear, well-developed and workable strategy for outstanding future research that has the potential to lead to world-leading publications. Candidates must have a Juris Doctor or equivalent research degree (or be on the verge of obtaining a PhD) by the September 2026 start date and be committed to high-quality teaching and promoting a positive learning environment for students, including pastoral care.

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.

In addition to a competitive salary, the benefits that come with this position include an occupational pension scheme, a research grants policy with personal bonus options, entitlement to generous research leave (sabbatical), a collegial faculty environment and excellent support and training and development opportunities.

For more information about this position, please see How to apply the document, Job title and Person specifications.

If you have any technical queries regarding applying to the online system, please use the ‘Contact Us’ links at the bottom of the LSE Careers page. If you have any queries about the role, please email law.school.manager@lse.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 9 November 2025 (23.59 UK time). WWe are unable to accept any late applications.