Postdoctoral Research Officer

3 weeks ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom University of Reading Full time
Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Officer

We are seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Research Officer to join our team at the University of Reading. The successful candidate will work alongside the Principal Investigator and Opinium to trial and test gamification in mass surveys and carry out statistical analyses.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Support in data architecture/infrastructure work, helping to collect, clean and organise large datasets on economic inequality and social networks
  • Support in the writing up of research results into academic articles
  • Pursue an exciting, ambitious, and innovative research agenda in social science methodology and econometrics
  • Undertake Continuing Professional Development in relation to research and research methods required by the project
  • Support team members and colleagues in attending regular team meetings and providing academic/methodological support and advice

About the Role:

This is a full-time, temporary post (24 months) tenable from 1st January 2025. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Political Science, Economics or Methodology/Econometrics and have expertise in developing computer games and using simulation/game-based inference in their research. Candidates with a PhD in Computer Science and Computer Software/Videogame development will also be considered, provided they show some experience with and interest in social science/political economy research.

The University of Reading is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

How to Apply:

Please provide the names and contacts of 2 academic referees and send in your CV (including a section with working and published academic papers) and a cover letter (2-page maximum) by November 13th, 2024. Interviews will be held December 2nd, 2024. Referees will only be contacted after shortlisting and prior to the interview.

Please see the job description and personal specification for further details.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.

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