SPRU are recruiting a Research Fellow in Finance and Innovation, full time for 15 months starting in December - please forward these details to potential candidates, and circulate through your networks.  

We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to work with Professor Mariana Mazzucato on an EC Horizon 2020 funded research project DOLFINS - Distributed Global Financial Systems for Society (6407720), dedicated to a better understanding of the economics of innovation with a particular focus on the role of finance.

The project is aimed at thinking about the relationship between different types of financial structures and growth in the real economy, and in particular the relationship between different types of finance and the rate and direction of innovation. For this reason, a background in innovation economics and financial economics is particularly relevant to the role.

The successful candidate will have:

-      A track record of excellent research 

-      Knowledge of the economics of innovation, and financial economics

-      Ability to work closely with a PI

-      Ability and interest in writing new grant applications with a PI

-      Highly developed skills in communication with diverse audiences

-      Interest in organising conferences, and managing project websites

-      A doctorate (or near to completion) in economics 

The appointment is in the first instance fixed term for 15 months, until the end of the project in February 2018. There will be potential for extending this period if new grant applications are successful.

The position is full time, Fixed term for 15 months, with the possibility of extension 
Salary range:  starting at £31,656 per annum and rising to £37,768 per annum 
Closing date for applications:  03 October 2016
Expected interview date:  To be confirmed 
Expected start date:  December 2016

Further details and how to apply: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/aboutus/jobs/1207