Postdoctoral Research Officer

University of Oxford
Oxford - United Kingdom
S: £32,236 - £39,609 per annum

The Department of Social Policy and Intervention and the Institute for New Economic Thinking at the Oxford Martin School are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Officer to work on a project investigating the economics and social policy of inequality and growth, as part of the interdisciplinary team directed by Professor Brian Nolan working on Oxford Martin Programme on Inequality and Prosperity: Promoting Inclusive Growth. Core topics include earnings inequality and the labour market, inequality and growth, equalising opportunity, and inequality and the firm.

You will have a PhD/DPhil preferably in economics (but applications with a doctorate in social policy, sociology or another relevant social science discipline are also encouraged), with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis and statistical/econometric methods. You will have demonstrated the capacity to produce highly-ranked peer-reviewed publications on relevant topics, build research collaborations, and present research findings to fellow professionals and other informed members of the public. You will have sound IT skills, with the ability to understand and manipulate data.

This is a full-time post, fixed term to 31 May 2021, starting on 1 June 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Please note: applications must be made via the University of Oxford's vacancies website. All applicants must complete a short application form and upload a CV and supporting statement. For further information and to apply for this role, please click on the button below.

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on Wednesday 8 May 2019 can be considered.

Interviews are scheduled to take place during the week commencing 20 May 2019.

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