Research Associate

7 days ago


University of York, United Kingdom University of York Full time

**Department of Economics & Related Studies**:
The position is available for a fixed term of fifteen months, from 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2026 inclusively.

The main purpose of the position, is to:

- To conduct research under the supervision of senior colleagues and to contribute to the production of research.
- To assist in the identification and development of potential areas of research and the development of proposals for independent or collaborative research projects.

**Role**:
The role holder will be required to undertake some or all of the following duties:

- To conduct individual and collaborative research projects.
- To undertake appropriate organisational and administrative activities connected to the research project.
- To develop and initiate collaborative working internally and externally.
- To provide guidance and/or coordinate other staff and students, as required.

**Skills, Experience & Qualification needed**:

- Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in Economics, PhD in Economics or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge: of a range of research techniques and methodologies; has research expertise in an area that will complement and enhance the department's research strategy and goals.
- Skills, abilities and competencies: Highly developed communication skills; ability to write up research work for publication and engage in public dissemination; ability to develop research objectives, projects and proposals (with the assistance of a mentor if required); competency to conduct individual and collaborative research projects; ability to identify sources of funding and contribute to the process of securing funds; competency to make presentations at conferences or exhibit work.
- Experience: Of carrying out both independent and collaborative research; of writing up research work for publication; ability to work as part of a team and also to work independently using own initiative.

**Interview date**: Interviews will be held in December, online, via Zoom.

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