Economist

2 days ago


York, United Kingdom NFER Full time

Want to use your economic and quantitative analysis skills to answer the important education questions? If so, join NFER as an Economist and make a positive, lasting impact in a leading independent charity with a worldwide reputation.

At NFER, our mission is to improve outcomes for future generations everywhere and to support positive change across education systems worldwide. We have a strong track record in education research, a growing international reputation, and world-leading expertise in the role of assessment in driving improvement. We believe in the transformative impact that evidence-based insights can have in supporting improvements in education systems, informing policymakers and other key decision makers, and strengthening practice in the classroom.

Working alongside other economists, researchers and education professionals you’ll develop insightful research on issues such as the role of the education system in facilitating movement into employment, social mobility and equity and inclusion in low
- and middle-income countries.

**Requirements**:

- Experience in and knowledge of research and the use of quantitative methods
- Experienced user of statistical software, for example STATA, SPSS, R, MPlus and MLWin
- An effective communicator, both verbally and written, ideally with experience of contributing to the drafting of research reports or other such documents

Applications from economists with a background in international development and experience of education in low
- and middle-income countries are especially welcome.

Why NFER?

We have a collaborative culture, all working towards the same goal - to improve outcomes for future generations everywhere by supporting positive change across education systems.
- Salary £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
- Generous pension scheme
- 42 days’ holiday per year including Bank Holidays + additional discretionary days (pro rata)
- Excellent support for professional development
- Hybrid and/or remote working with great work/life balance
- Plus lots of well-being and social activities
- UK based and UK Skilled Worker sponsorship available

We are open to exploring flexible working solutions to enable you to work as effectively as you can be it in the office, at home or a mix of the two. As our teams value the energy we create when we come together and the opportunity to build relationships in person there will usually be some office attendance throughout the year, especially during your first 6 months to facilitate learning, growth and support.

NFER is a not-for-profit organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


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