Associate Economist

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) Full time

Working hours: 35 hours per week, open to flexible working.

Location: 2 Dean Trench Street, London, SW1P 3HE.

Staff can work up to two days per week from home

Benefits: 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, USS pension

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research is Britain's oldest, and one of its most prestigious, independent research institutions. We specialise in applied social and economic research, combining high academic standards with relevance to policy making. Our reputation for quality and independence, outstanding networks, and unrivalled location at the heart of Westminster makes us the ideal base to build a national profile for academic or policy research that makes real impact.

We are looking for an Associate Economist to join our Macroeconomics team, working with our world renowned NiGEM model. On a day-to-day basis, you will be working with a team of talented economists contributing to our research on the UK and global economies, refining and updating our macroeconomic models, and contributing to our monthly Trackers and quarterly Outlooks.

The essential requirements we are looking for in the successful candidate are:

Experience

  1. Working with datasets
  2. Analysing and interpreting data to generate evidence-based conclusions.
  3. Managing multiple competing priorities to meet strict deadlines.
  4. Working independently and as part of a team to achieve specific outcomes.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

  1. MSc/MA degree in economics, or equivalent.
  2. Awareness and understanding of a range of research techniques and methodologies, particularly quantitative and econometric approaches.
  3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas and information to different audiences.
  4. High level of attention to detail, with the ability to ensure the accuracy of complex reports and data sets.
  5. Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
  6. Strong interest in real world social and economic policy and policy developments.

To apply

To apply for this role, please send full CV and a supporting statement of no more than 1,500 words setting out how you meet the essential requirements outlined above. Please number each point and address these one at a time to ensure that we can fully consider how your experience, skills and abilities meet the needs of the post. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role.

Applications should be sent to Kirsty Pearce-Perkins via email:

Closing date for applications is Monday 13th May 2024. Interviews will be conducted on the 5th and 10th June 2024.

As an equal opportunities employer, NIESR is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join NIESR.

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