Research Assistant - Arthur Lewis Lab for Comparative Development

A Research Assistant is required to work for the Arthur Lewis Lab for Comparative Development, directed by Nuno Palma in the Department of Economics, University of Manchester.

The project starts on August 1st, 2025, and the contract is for 2 years. The Research Associate will be based in the Department of Economics, in the School of Social Sciences.

Working under the guidance of the P.I., you will have responsibility for doing research assistance for Lab members, as well as supporting administratively the Lab's intellectual activities.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Nuno Palma

Email: nuno.palma@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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