Research Assistant (108927-0326)

Informal Queries

• For informal queries about the role, please contact Associate Professor, Federico Rossi at Federico.Rossi@warwick.ac.uk.

Contract Type

• This is a fixed-term contract with an initial duration of 12 months and the possibility to renew for a second year.

This is an opportunity to work on an exciting new project. The Research Assistant will support the Project Lead Federico Rossi and collaborators in the successful execution of the project “Human Capital, the Organization of Production and Economic Development”, funded by an ERC/UKRI Starting Grant 2023.

The project will leverage micro-level data from multiple countries and novel theoretical frameworks to shed light on how the accumulation and utilization of different types of skills is shaped by and can facilitate the adaptation to some of the most pressing challenges faced by the global economy: population ageing, climate change, and the reallocation of workers across economic activities.

The position is particularly suitable for someone interested in pursuing a PhD in Economics or related fields.

Pre-doctoral Research Assistants previously working on this project have been admitted to prestigious PhD programs at New York University and Imperial College London.

The Research Assistant will benefit from extensive mentoring from the Project Leader and his collaborators and will have the opportunity to develop several skills useful for conducting academic research.

We require an individual who has an interest in the research area, who is pro-active and willing to work as part of a team. 

The work will involve collecting and harmonizing micro-level data from countries at different levels of development to construct novel facts on the accumulation and utilization of human skills in a variety of contexts.

The Research Assistant will also collaborate to the development and estimation of theoretical models that will be used to assess the impacts of several educational and training policies on economic development.

The job will involve close collaboration and frequent interactions with the Project Leader and his collaborators.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

The Department of Economics has become widely regarded as one of the top economics department in the UK and Europe.

We consistently rank highly in leading UK and international subject league tables and are currently ranked 1st in the Good University Guide 2026.

In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 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.

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

* World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026

** Research Excellence Framework 2021

CLOSING DEADLINE: Sunday 22nd March 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time) 

This vacancy involves a two-stage application process. To apply, please ensure you complete the following two steps:

1. Submit an application on EconJobMarket.org. You should attach a CV and a cover letter here. To receive full consideration, please submit this application by the stated closing deadline.
2. Submit an application on warwick-careers.tal.net. This should not take more than 5 minutes. Please do not include research papers, CV, cover letter, or academic references here.

For full consideration, please ensure you complete both steps of the application process.

• Interview Date: Week Commencing 30th March 2026
• Start Date: 1st August 2026 

Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered.

You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave).

Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. Find out more about our flexible working arrangements.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.