Postdoctoral Research Assistant

QMUL
London - United Kingdom
S: £31,113 (grade 4)

Queen Mary's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is embarking on the latest phase of strategic investment to recruit excellent researchers and teachers who can contribute to the achievement of its ambitious and exciting plans. As a result, applications are invited for a full time two year fixed term postdoctoral position in the School of Economics and Finance at Queen Mary, University of London. The School of Economics and Finance is a dynamic, research led School that was ranked joint sixth in the UK in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. As part of a continuing process of planned expansion it seeks to recruit a post doctorate who can make a substantial contribution to the School's research and teaching.

This position will increase the activity of the Centre for Research in Macroeconomics and Finance – CreMFi (cremfi.econ.qmul.ac.uk/). The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to expand the operations of the Centre. The successful candidate is expected to have previous experience in applied time-series econometrics and forecasting. In addition the candidate needs to be proficient in the use of programming languages such as Matlab and Gauss. A proven ability to undertake independent research is highly desirable.

Starting salary for this post will be £31,113. Benefits for this full time two year fixed term post include 30 days annual leave, an interest-free season ticket loan, childcare vouchers' scheme and a contributory, final salary pension scheme. The post is due to commence as soon as possible after interview.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

For further details and an application form please visit the Human Resources website at www.jobs.qmul.ac.uk.

The closing date for completed applications on 30 April 2014 with interviews expected to be held shortly thereafter.

Arrangements should be made for two of the three referees to provide references shortly after the deadline on request

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