Research Assistant in Economics and Public Policy

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Oxford is seeking a Research Assistant to support projects in Economics and Public Policy. The role involves working with large datasets on tax and innovation policies. Ideal candidates will have experience in research and project design. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 12 months, providing a unique opportunity to work with influential teams in public policy.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Annual leave

Childcare services

Cycle loans

Social clubs

Qualifications

• Experience with large datasets.
• Research project design skills.
• Ability to influence public policy.

Responsibilities

• Support research on tax policy using datasets.
• Assist in innovation policy research using patent data.

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Research Assistant in Economics and Public Policy, Oxford

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University of Oxford

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Oxford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

The Blavatnik School of Government, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG

About the Blavatnik School of Government

Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served, and a world better governed. We are committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide through teaching, research with impact, and engaging with governments and practitioners.

What we offer

The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers, open to staff. On the social side, we have coffee/cake mornings, Halloween, Christmas, and summer parties. We care about our employees’ wellbeing, reflected in benefits like pension schemes, annual leave, family leave, childcare services, cycle loans, and social clubs. More information can be found on our jobs page.

About the role

The Blavatnik School of Government seeks a Research Assistant to work with Dr İrem Güçeri on projects in Economics and Public Policy. The role involves supporting research on:

• Tax policy using large datasets from HM Revenue and Customs
• Innovation policy using company patent data

This position offers a unique opportunity to work with multiple teams, gain experience in working with large datasets, designing research projects, and influencing public policy. The contract is fixed-term for 12 months, full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

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