Research Fellow - Coventry, United Kingdom - University of Warwick

University of Warwick
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Location

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***University of Warwick Campus, Coventry


Department

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***Economics


Position Type

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***Full Time, Fixed Term


Duration

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***FTC until 31 August 2026.


Salary

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***£33,966 - £44,263 per annum


About the Role

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***The Department of Economics is looking to appoint a Research Fellow with a strong background in political economy. The individual will undertake research in order to contribute to and support work of the Political Economy and Public Economics Group in Warwick.


About You

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***You will hold a good honours degree and a PhD in Economics (or be close to submission), ideally in the area of political economy.

Any publication(s) in the area of political economy would be an advantage.


If you are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD but have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant at the top of level 5 of the University grade structure.

Upon receipt of evidence of the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of level 6 of the University grade structure.


About the Department

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***The Department of Economics at Warwick is consistently ranked among the top economics departments both in Europe and globally. 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

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***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.


  • QS World University Rankings 2024
**Research Excellence Framework 2021


How to Apply

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***The interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.


What we Offer

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***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.

We are proud to say that we are a Living Wage employer.


If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our Relocation Guide to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process.


Our Commitment to Inclusion

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***Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.


The University currently holds a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, Athena Swan Sliver Award and a Disability Smart Bronze Award.

The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.


Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)


The University of Warwick complies with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against anyone who makes a Disclosure relating to a conviction or other information revealed.

More information is available on the University's Vacancy pages and applicants may request a copy of the DBS Code of Practice.

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