Research careers

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LSE’s research is world class. We like to recruit people who are leaders in their field, or have the potential to be so.

Research and engagement are among our leading priorities. In turn, we try to ensure a good employment experience for our research staff by following agreed policies and practices.

Find out more

• Development and training – what’s available to research staff
• Part of LSE  – our staff on what makes them feel part of LSE
• See a full list of our 19 Research centres
• Departments – find out more about our 24 Academic departments
  

SE’s research is top-ranked, and we like to reflect this status in our benefits package, which includes support for relocation, a competitive salary and generous leave.

We’re demonstrably committed to providing a good working environment for our researchers. Read on to find out why LSE might be the right place for you.

Why we’re different

To promote research excellence, LSE is committed to providing the right support for its research staff. Our efforts to improve the working conditions and career development opportunities of our researchers led to us receiving the ‘HR excellence in research’ badge from the EC in 2010. We were one of only a few UK HEIs to do so.

At LSE there is a Research Staff Committee, and a Research Division that offers advice and assistance to our academic community in respect of all areas of funded research activity.

Like other staff groups, researchers are eligible for the following benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Generous pension arrangements
• Relocation packages
• Career development and use of mentors
• Good working hours and flexible working
• Award-winning family friendly policies
• Exceptional environment and events

Find out more about what we have to offer:

• What do you get? 
• Pay and pensions