Research Assistant in Economics and Public Policy
Applications for this vacancy closed on 22 February 2024 at 12:00PM
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<p></p><div><strong>About the Blavatnik School of Government</strong></div><br>
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<div>Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: <strong>teaching</strong> <strong>current and future leaders</strong>; <strong>generating</strong> <strong>research with impact</strong>; and <strong>engaging</strong> <strong>with governments and practitioners</strong>.</div><br>
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<div><strong>What we offer</strong></div><br>
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<div>The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween event, and Christmas and summer parties.</div><br>
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<div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br>
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<li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br>
<li>38 days’ annual leave</li><br>
<li>Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br>
<li>Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br>
<li>Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs</li><br>
<li>Opportunities for remote working.</li><br>
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<div>More information about working at the School can be found on our <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/workforus">jobs page</a>.</div><br>
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<div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br>
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<div>The Blavatnik School of Government is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant in Economics and Public Policy to support <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/people/irem-guceri">Dr Irem Guceri</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/people/clare-leaver">Professor Clare Leaver</a>. </div><br>
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<div>You will support research on:</div><br>
<div>• Tax policy using large administrative datasets, in particular from the UK’s HM Revenue and Customs.</div><br>
<div>• Innovation policy using large company-level patent portfolio information.</div><br>
<div>• Education policy using randomised controlled trials in developing countries</div><br>
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<div>The post will give you a unique opportunity to work with multiple teams and gain experience in: (i) working with large administrative datasets on policy issues surrounding tax and investment policy; (ii) running randomised controlled trials (RCTs); (iii) working in both high- and low-income country contexts; (iv) designing research projects and writing academic papers; (v) guiding public policy through research.</div><br>
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<div>This contract is fixed-term for 15 months.</div><br>
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<div><strong>About You</strong></div><br>
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<div>You should hold a Bachelor’s degree in economics, public policy, or development studies with a quantitative focus; have demonstrable ability to carry out independent quantitative research, including excellent practical proficiency in the use of R or Stata, and a willingness to work in either; possess sufficient specialist knowledge in economics to work within established research programmes; and demonstrate a systematic, thorough and well-organised approach to work, with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to take responsibility for delivery of research tasks to specific deadlines.</div><br>
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<div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br>
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<div>You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, your CV, and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br>
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<div>The closing date for applications is <strong>12:00 noon (UK time) on Thursday 22 February 2024</strong>.</div><br>
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<div>Interviews will be held virtually on <strong>Friday 1 March. </strong></div>
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About the Blavatnik School of Government Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; generating research with impact; and engaging with governments and practitioners. What we offer The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers – all of which are ... **About the Blavatnik School of Government**
Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: **teaching** **current and future leaders** ; **generating** **research with impact** ; and **engaging** **with governments and practitioners**. **What we offer** The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well- known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social ... |
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