Overview
LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university. The School of Public Policy invites applications for two Research Assistant in Economics positions. Salary from £36,513 to £41,565 p.a. inclusive with potential to progress to £44,468 p.a. inclusive of London allowance. Funding is available to support this post for 12 months initially, with possibility of extension (subject to funding). The start date is flexible from 1 July 2026, and no later than 1 September 2026.
Responsibilities
- Support the Policy Hub of the Huth Initiative for a New Political Economy (HINPE) by managing and analysing data sets.
- Oversee projects, communicate with research authors, commission and edit articles, and manage meetings with external policy partners.
- Become an active participant in the research programme as part of the Policy Hub.
Qualifications
- Completed (or nearly completed) a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and/or a Master’s degree in economics, public policy, political science, or related discipline.
- Familiarity with relevant literatures and methods in economics and political economy.
- Proven experience analysing quantitative data using Python, R, or Stata, including data cleaning and statistical analysis.
- Strong understanding of UK public and economic policy through relevant academic, professional and/or applied experience.
- Writing will be a vital part of this role; a written assessment may be required if shortlisted for interview.
Salary and Terms
Salary from £36,513 to £41,565 p.a. inclusive with potential to progress to £44,468 p.a. inclusive of London allowance. Funding is available to support this post for 12 months initially, with possibility of extension (subject to funding). The start date is flexible from 1 July 2026, and no later than 1 September 2026.
Benefits
We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.
How to Apply
For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and person specification.To apply for this post, please visit www.jobs.lse.ac.uk. If you have technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” link at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. For any queries about the role, please email Camila Arroyo c.p.arroyo-from@lse.ac.uk.
Deadline
The closing date for receipt of applications is 15 June 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
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