Research Associate (Fixed term)

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nottingham seeks a Research Associate for a 12-month fixed-term role starting 1 September 2025, linked to impactful trade policy research at the Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy. Candidates must hold at least an MSc in Economics or be on track for a PhD, demonstrating strong econometric and programming skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified with a MSc in Economics as a minimum, or working towards completion of a PhD.
• Advanced programming skills using Python, R, or Stata.
• Mastery of applied econometric techniques.

Responsibilities

• Linked to Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy (CITP) research.
• Participate in innovative trade policy research.
• Full-time (36.25 hours), 12-month fixed-term contract.

Skills

Applied econometric techniques

Programming skills using Python

Proficiency in R or Stata

Advanced textual analysis techniques

Education

MSc in Economics

PhD in progress

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Salary

£31,637 to £35,116 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Area

Economics

Location

University Park

Salary

£31,637 to £35,116 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Closing Date

Tuesday 24 June 2025

Reference

SOC158425

The Nottingham School of Economics is a top research and teaching institution with an international reputation for excellence across all areas of the discipline. It ranks 5th in the UK according to the most recent UK Research Excellence Framework assessment and among the top 50 in the world according to the latest Tilburg University and IDEAS RePEc tables.

About The Role

We are pleased to share that we have a full time (36.25 hours), 12 month fixed-term graduate Research Associate position available from 1 September 2025. Job share arrangements may be considered. Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

• The position is linked to Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy (CITP) and will be hosted by the Nottingham Centre for Globalisation and Economic Policy (GEP). Launched in April 2022, CITP is an ESRC-funded centre of excellence dedicated to innovative trade policy research.
• The position will be offered on a one-year fixed term contract.
  
  

About You

Qualified with a MSc in Economics as a minimum, or working towards completion of a PhD, we expect applicants to this role to demonstrate:

• Mastery of applied econometric techniques and have advanced programming skills using appropriate statistical software e.g. Python, R or Stata
• Proficiency in advanced textual analysis techniques, such as Bert and Large Language Models is also essential
  
  

More information

Full details of the School’s activities are available at: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics , and for those of GEP, please see: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/gep/ .

Informal enquiries about the Research Associate positions may be addressed to Professor Giovanni Facchini (GEP Director), email: [e-mail]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email addresses will not be accepted.

The University is committed to ensuring and promoting diversity, equality and inclusion across all its activities, functions, and structures, and it encourages applications from all social groups with any protected characteristics.

Interviews will be held at the University of Nottingham in early summer 2025. Online interviews will be available for those unable to easily visit Nottingham.

Application materials required

• Curriculum vitae
• Job market paper (PhD qualified or studying applicants only)
• Cover letter
  
  

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