CAGE is an established research centre based in the Department of Economics at the University of Warwick, and has recently been awarded £7.1 million by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to continue its research programme for the next five years.
This Research Assistant (CAGE) position will assist Professors Sascha Becker and Sharun Mukand in the successful execution of research projects at the intersection of political economy, economic history, and development economics.
The fellow will participate in various stages of research, including brainstorming, literature reviews, data search and curation, and analysis. This job includes a variety of data analysis and dissemination tasks, which will provide excellent preparation for a postgraduate programme of study.
About you
We require an individual who has an interest in the research area, who is proactive and willing to work as part of a team. The Research Assistant will be expected to assist with the construction, cleaning, manipulating and analysis.
You will also conduct reviews of existing literature, datasets, and policy documents and work closely with Professors Sharun Mukand and Sascha Becker throughout to disseminate project outcomes and draft presentations, reports, and academic papers.
You will have completed a bachelor’s degree in Economics or a related field by the start date. Good knowledge of Stata and/or Python is preferred.
About the department
The Department of Economics has become widely regarded as one of the top economics departments in the UK and Europe. We consistently rank highly in leading UK and international subject league tables and are currently ranked 1st in the Good University Guide 2024.
In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, which assesses the quality of research in UK higher education institutions, 99% of the Department’s research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent - placing us 2nd in the UK for economics.
About the university
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.
You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.
How to apply
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What we offer
We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.
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It is expected that shortlisted candidates will be sent a coding task week commencing 14th July 2025, and interviews will be held either week commencing 14th July or week commencing 21st July 2025 Start Date: 1st August 2025 (flexible)