Research Assistant - London School of Economics, London, UK

Organization: London School of Economics

Location: London, UK

Salary: GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Start Date (Earliest): 29 July 2024

Rocco Macchiavello, Professor in the LSE Department of Management, is seeking a motivated, independent, and highly skilled Research Assistant to support research in development, industrial organization, international trade, and applied microeconomics for one year. Responsibilities include data analysis, writing and creating presentations, editing research papers, managing data collection, and stakeholder relationships. This role is suitable for recent graduates interested in developing practical research skills and pursuing doctoral studies in economics or related fields, with past holders successfully applying to top programs worldwide.

Requirements:

• Completed Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in economics or a related discipline
• Strong quantitative and data analysis skills
• Ability to work independently
• Experience in Stata and LaTeX is essential
• Experience with MATLAB, R, and/or Python is desirable
• Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent communication skills

Applicants should include a statement of motivation and career plans, and specify earliest availability. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete technical or writing exercises and attend an interview.

We offer a pension scheme, generous leave, hybrid working, and training opportunities.

How to Apply

Apply via the LSE website. For technical queries, contact the support links on the LSE Jobs page. For role-related questions, email o.j.seager@lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 5 June 2024 (23:59 UK time). Late applications will not be accepted.