Research Economist (Fellow)
We are looking for a talented, quantitative research economist to join our team based in Brighton.
If you would you like to be at the forefront of education, employment and/or labour market economics to help influence government policy and employer practice, and you feel you have the skills to match what we are looking for, then we would welcome your application.
Making a difference through social research
As a not-for-profit, the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) has been delivering independent, evidence-based research that makes a difference for over fifty years.
Our research ranges from major empirical investigations, through high quality policy or HR management evaluations including RCTs and QEDs, to advice on policy formation and implementation. Projects and assignments may last from a few weeks to major research programmes spanning several years.
About you
We are looking for a competent, capable and talented research economist who brings:
- An excellent understanding of at least one of the priority areas that we specialise in – that is, education, employment or labour market – demonstrated through your multiple research studies; with a genuine interest in making a difference to public policy and practice.
- An exceptional understanding of quantitative research methods, with a proven ability to identify methods appropriate to research questions, and associated proven ability to then apply a range of econometric and statistical techniques to a high quality standard.
Ideally, you’ll have:
- A good degree in a relevant discipline (for example, economics, social policy with statistics or quantitative methods or similar) at master’s or higher level.
- A background in econometrics (such as econometrics modules within your degree, or demonstrable track record of delivering QEDs, RCTs or longitudinal survey data analyses).
- Experience of working in the applied social research sector and meeting the needs of client organisations.
- Demonstrated interest in the above research topics and methods.
Your benefits
IES is based in Brighton. We offer excellent benefits including 27 days holiday per year plus four closure days over Christmas plus bank holidays and a contributory career-average defined-benefit pension scheme (USS). We also can offer you career progression and development opportunities and support you to disseminate your research, build your external reputation and expand your knowledge through working with our expert staff.
How to apply
For more information about the role please download the job description at the bottom of this page. Please apply on a standard IES application form. CVs will not be considered. You can download an application form at the bottom of this page.
Please also complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which can be downloaded from the bottom of this page.
Please return the two completed forms to: careers@employment-studies.co.uk or post to Careers, IES, City Gate, 185 Dyke Road, Brighton BN3 1TL (Telephone: 01273 763456)
Application closing date: Tuesday 1st August 2023, midday
At IES, our research and practice are guided by our values and our staff act in accordance with these. Our values centre on: respecting others, acting with integrity, collaboration, curiosity, excellence and compassion.
The Institute for Employment Studies is actively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all under-represented communities and groups. We are particularly keen to attract candidates from ethnic minority groups given their under-representation within economics. We are a Disability Confident Employer and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate the individual requirements of candidates with disabilities.
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Legal note
The Institute for Employment Studies:
- is a registered charity (no. 258390)
- seeks to be an equal opportunities employer
- is an Investor in People