Research Assistant - Arthur Lewis Lab for Comparative Development

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Research Assistant to join the Arthur Lewis Lab for Comparative Development at a prestigious university. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research while supporting the lab's administrative functions. With a focus on collaboration and intellectual growth, the successful candidate will work closely with experienced researchers in a dynamic environment. Enjoy market-leading benefits, including a generous pension scheme and excellent health services. If you're passionate about research and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Excellent health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave entitlement

Additional paid leave over Christmas

Discounts at major retailers

Responsibilities

• Provide research assistance to lab members.
• Support administrative aspects of the lab's activities.

Job description

Research Assistant - Arthur Lewis Lab for Comparative Development, Manchester

The University of Manchester is seeking a Research Assistant to work in the Arthur Lewis Lab for Comparative Development, directed by Nuno Palma, in the Department of Economics.

The project commences on August 1st, 2025, with a contract duration of 2 years. The position is based in the Department of Economics, within the School of Social Sciences.

Under the guidance of the Principal Investigator, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing research assistance to lab members and supporting the administrative aspects of the lab's intellectual activities.

What you will get in return:

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Excellent health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Additional paid leave over the Christmas period
• Discounts at major retailers

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applicants regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our university supports flexible working arrangements, including potential hybrid work options. For more information, please visit our flexible working policy.

Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from recruitment agencies. All recruitment inquiries from agencies should be directed to emailprotected. Any CVs submitted by agencies will be considered a gift.

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This vacancy closes for applications at midnight on the specified closing date. Please refer to the Further Particulars document linked below for the person specification criteria.