Position Overview
Fixed‑term contract for 12 months, renewable for a second year.
This role is an opportunity to work on an exciting new project. The Research Assistant will support Project Lead Federico Rossi and collaborators in the successful execution of the project Human Capital, the Organization of Production and Economic Development, funded by an ERC/UKRI Starting Grant 2023.
The project will leverage micro‑level data from multiple countries and novel theoretical frameworks to shed light on how the accumulation and utilisation of different types of skills is shaped by and can facilitate the adaptation to some of the most pressing challenges faced by the global economy: population ageing, climate change, and the reallocation of workers across economic activities.
The position is particularly suitable for someone interested in pursuing a PhD in Economics or related fields. Pre‑doctoral Research Assistants previously working on this project have been admitted to prestigious PhD programmes at New York University and Imperial College London.
The Research Assistant will benefit from extensive mentoring from the Project Leader and his collaborators and will have the opportunity to develop several skills useful for conducting academic research.
About You
We require an individual who has an interest in the research area, who is pro‑active and willing to work as part of a team.
Responsibilities
* Collecting and harmonising micro‑level data from countries at different levels of development to construct novel facts on the accumulation and utilisation of human skills in a variety of contexts.
* Collaborating on the development and estimation of theoretical models that will be used to assess the impacts of several educational and training policies on economic development.
* Working closely with the Project Leader and collaborators, providing frequent updates and engaging in research meetings.
Application Process
First, submit an application on EconJobMarket.org, attaching a CV and cover letter. Second, submit a short application on warwick‑careers.tal.net. Only applications submitted through the Careers Portal will be considered.
For full consideration, please ensure you complete both steps before the closing deadline.
If you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see the guidance link.
Key Dates
* Closing deadline: Sunday 22nd March 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time).
* Interview date: Week commencing 30th March 2026.
* Start date: 1st August 2026.
What We Offer
We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
* An attractive pension scheme.
* 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
* Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
* Onsite childcare facilities.
* Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
About the Department
The Department of Economics is widely regarded as one of the top economics departments in the UK and Europe. It consistently ranks highly in leading UK and international subject league tables and is currently ranked 1st in the Good University Guide 2026.
In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 99% of the Department’s research was rated world‑leading or internationally excellent, placing it 2nd in the UK for economics.
About the University
The university is research‑intensive, founded in 1965, ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK. 92% of its research is rated world‑leading or internationally excellent.
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
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