Contact for Informal Queries
For informal queries about the role, please contact Associate Professor Federico Rossi at Federico.Rossi@warwick.ac.uk.
About The Role
This is an opportunity to work on an exciting new project. The Research Assistant will support the 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. The work will involve 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. The Research Assistant will also collaborate 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. The job will involve close collaboration and frequent interactions with the Project Leader and his collaborators.
Contract Type
This is a fixed‑term contract with an initial duration of 12 months and the possibility to renew for a second year.
How to Apply
The vacancy involves a two‑stage application process. To apply, please ensure you complete the following two steps:
* Submit an application on EconJobMarket.org. Attach a CV and a cover letter. To receive full consideration, submit this application by the stated closing deadline.
* Submit an application on warwick-careers.tal.net. This should not take more than 5 minutes. Please do not include research papers, CV, cover letter, or academic references here.
For full consideration, please ensure you complete both steps of the application process.
* Interview Date: Week commencing 30th March 2026.
* Start Date: 1st August 2026.
Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline and only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered. You are welcome to include any career breaks you may have taken (e.g., parental/caring/long‑term sick leave).
Closing Deadline
Sunday 22nd March 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time).
What we Offer
* 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. Find out more about our flexible working arrangements.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
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