Researcher (Data Analyst)

Job Description

Transport & Environment (T&E) has a UK‑based position for a researcher (data analyst) starting from June 2026.

The role is part of the Trends and Analysis team and reports to the UK Lead Analyst. Work focuses on transport modelling and data analysis to influence UK transport policy.

Main functions of the role

• Deliver economic/transport modelling or analysis on the impacts of UK transport policy across different transport areas.
• Write reports and policy briefings that detail these impacts and the policy changes that would help deliver them.
• Present research findings internally and externally.
• Support T&E’s analytical work in other work programmes when additional capacity is required.
• Review T&E analytical outputs to ensure a high degree of research, analysis, and argumentation, including quality‑assuring models, challenging input data and assumptions and interpreting output data.
• Provide input to T&E’s policy and communication strategies.

Job requirements

• Experience or expertise in detailed quantitative analysis such as data analysis, regression analysis and modelling (e.g. economic modelling) is required.
• Expertise in programming (e.g. Python) and/or qualitative analysis is considered a bonus.
• Experience in the field of transport, climate and energy analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and an ability to write in English fluently, accurately and concisely. Other European languages are a bonus.
• Project management experience including strong interpersonal and team‑working skills and an ability to deliver to tight deadlines.
• The confidence to think and act with initiative, to engage and influence policymakers and stakeholders at the highest level.

Practicalities

This full‑time position is based in London on a one‑year contract, with the possibility to extend to a permanent contract. A flexible working environment is offered, but the expectation is to spend at least two days per week in the London office. An induction period will include an extended stay in Brussels in the first month.

We are an equal opportunities employer and offer competitive salary and benefits.

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