Research Assistant in Inequality, Social Policy, and Social Mobility

Research Assistant in Inequality, Social Policy, and Social Mobility

Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET Oxford) Manor Road Building, Manor Rd, Oxford OX1 3UQ

The Department of Social Policy and Intervention wishes to appoint two part-time Research Assistants (RAs) to work on a project related to economic and social inequality in high-income countries. The RAs will work directly with Prof. Zachary Parolin. This a good opportunity for a PhD/DPhil student to gain more experience in research and contribute to publications in the area of economic inequality.

You should contribute to research in one of two areas: (1) the study of labour market institutions and their relation to social and economic outcomes or (2) public policy analysis in the UK, EU, or US. Candidates should specify in their application materials which of the two projects they are most interested in working on.

You are working toward a doctorate in a social science discipline (or a relevant data science field), have interest and research in the field of economic and experience in data management and analysis. Demonstrable experience of working with quantitative data and relevant software (Stata, R, Python, or similar) would be advantageous.

This is a part-time (32% FTE, 12 hours per week) fixed-term post until 28 February 2027.

The Department of Social Policy and Intervention holds a Bronze Athena Swan Award which demonstrates our commitment towards advancement of gender equality in higher education and research institutions: equal opportunities, representation and success for all.