Research Officer, Middle East Centre

Middle East Centre Research Officer

Salary: £43,277 to £51,714 per annum inclusive, with potential to progress to £55,497 per annum inclusive of London allowance.

Funding is available to support this position for 12 months.

The Research Officer will assist Dr Katerina Dalacoura, Director of the Middle East Centre, in the preparation of a major funding application for an inter‑disciplinary study of secularity in the Middle East and North Africa.

• A PhD in a relevant discipline and topic, together with expertise in the study of secularism in the Middle East.
• Ability to produce published high‑quality research and to organise research activities.
• Experience of carrying out research in at least one MENA country.
• Experience of putting together major funding applications and fundraising for research activities.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

Please visit to submit an application. For technical queries about the online system, use the contact links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. If you have any queries about the role, please email Robert Lowe ().

14 January 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.