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A Research Assistant is required to work for the Arthur Lewis Lab for Comparative Development, directed by Nuno Palma in the Department of Economics, University of Manchester

The project starts on August 1st, 2025, and the contract is for 2 years. The Research Associate will be based in the Department of Economics, in the School of Social Sciences.

Working under the guidance of the P.I., you will have responsibility for doing research assistance for Lab members, as well as supporting administratively the Lab's intellectual activities

What you will get in return

  • Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
  • Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
  • Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
  • Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.