Research Support Assistant

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Work Hours: 35.0 Hours per Week

Weeks per year-Weeks per year: 52.00 

The role

We are looking for a Research Support Assistant for the UKRI-funded project “(Un)fair inequality in the labour market: A global study.”  In this research project, we work together with high-level project partners (UNDP Human Development Reports Office, OECD, and others) to develop a global database on perceived unfair inequality in 50 countries across the globe. To this end, we will collect novel harmonized data on (i) fairness preferences, and (ii) beliefs about inequalities in these countries. In addition, these data will be matched to corresponding (iii) observational data (household surveys, labour force surveys, register data, etc.). 

What will you be doing?

You will be responsible for developing a data infrastructure that allows for the harmonization of the observational data. In particular, you will (a) establish coding principles for the harmonization of data sources, (b) set up a project workflow for the harmonization process, (c) harmonize data for a select subgroup of countries, and (d) validate the representativeness of harmonized data with alternative data sources. In this research internship, you will gain valuable experience in project management, working with large-scale datasets, and research transparency.

You should apply if

• You have training in microeconomics, econometrics, statistics and/or related quantitative fields in the social sciences.
• Hands-on experience with statistical software, most notably R and/or Stata, is essential for this position.
• Knowledge of other statistical programs, such as Python, is welcome but not required.
• Prior professional experience as a Research Support Assistant is a plus.
• You  enjoy independent problem-solving and thrive on developing well-structured solutions to high-level directional advice.
• You have a high level of organization, self-motivation, and a willingness to learn. This will be essential for doing well in this position.
• You will require very good oral and written communication skills in English.

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact Paul Hufe (paul.hufe@bristol.ac.uk)

Contract type: Fixed term for 10 months

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 06/10/2024.  Interviews will take place on 11/10/2024

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