Associate Researcher

£19.25 per hour

Associate Researcher

We are currently seeking to recruit an Associate Researcher for the project 'Financial services hubs, venues, and their relationship to economic growth', to support data collection, preparation and analysis.

This project investigates how local and regional financial development influences small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) lending and economic growth across the UK. Using data at multiple geographical levels (ITL1– ITL3), the research examines how factors such as financial services output, bank branch networks, and FinTech activity contribute to SME financing and local economic performance. The project combines panel data econometrics with spatial analysis to assess both direct and spillover effects of financial development. It also evaluates the impact of major financial regulatory milestones, such as Open Banking and ring-fencing reforms, on regional economic outcomes.

The project will assemble and analyse a rich dataset covering financial, economic, and firm-level indicators from multiple sources, including the Office for National Statistics, UK Finance, and FinTech databases. The findings will inform policy on how the benefits of the UK's financial sector can more effectively support regional growth and SME activity.

Co-investigators: Prof. Dariusz Wójcik and Dr. Stefanos Ioannou.

Job details

This is a fixed-term opportunity. The role is for 4 months at 0.4fte (December 2025- March 2026).

Please see the link to the Job Description and Person Specification below.

How to Apply:

Anyone wishing to apply for this opportunity should send their cv and expression of interest via email to Dr. Stefanos Ioannou, , outlining how they meet the essential and desirable criteria of the role (as described in the job description) as well as the areas of experience mentioned above.

Expressions of Interest should be between words and should be submitted, along with a cv, by no later than 28 November 11:00pm GMT.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on Wednesday 3 December 2025.

For informal enquires about the role please contact Dr. Stefanos Ioannou ).

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

Closing Date :

28-Nov-2025

Vacancy ID :

186505

Faculty or Directorate :

Oxford Brookes Business School

Location :

Gipsy Lane Site, Headington Campus

For more information :

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Posted On :

14-Nov-2025