Position Overview & Specifications
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STICERD
Research Assistant, STICERD and International Development
Salary from £31,960 to £36,705 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £39,432 pa inclusive of London allowance
This is a fixed term appointment for 1 year
We are looking to hire a highly-skilled and motivated individual to work under the direction of Sandra Sequeira. The job will entail close collaboration on a number of new and ongoing projects on a broad range of topics in applied microeconomics, development economics and political economy, using “big data” and experimental and quasi-experimental methods to identify causal effects and test the predictions of economic models.
The successful candidate should have a completed Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and/or a completed (or nearly completed) Master’s degree in economics or other closely related discipline, strong quantitative and data analysis skills, strong programming skills and confidence with the use of different data management software and the ability to manage own areas of responsibility independently without constant direct supervision . Experience in Stata is essential and experience with Arc Gis and machine learning is desirable.
We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.
For further information about the post, please see the 'how to apply document', job description and the person specification.
To apply for this post, please go to www.jobs.lse.ac.uk.. If you have any queries about applying on the online system, or require an alternative format for the application, please e-mail: hr.jobs@lse.ac.uk
The closing date for receipt of applications is March 31st 2023 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.