Research Assistant (Part Time, Fixed Term)

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 months in the first instance.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and well-organised Research Assistant to join the Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge from 1 July to 30 September 2025 (20 hours per week). 

We are looking for an economic researcher with extensive (1) experience in stata for a programming assignment involving mergers and estimation with a large (20 million obs.) dataset and (2) experience in programming matlab to run economic model simulations.

Knowledge of trade and open macro literature and cutting-edge models used in recent literature required. Successful applicants should have a track record of timely project delivery, strong communication skills and an excellent work ethic.

Applications should consist of:

a curriculum vitae;

expression of interest cover letter;

supplementary material such as other available research papers can be included.

Two references will be sought upon receipt of the application.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Informal enquiries about the role may be directed to HR (hr@econ.cam.ac.uk)

Please quote reference JH46008 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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