Research Associate in Economics

University of Bristol - School of Economics

Location:	Bristol
Salary:	£38,249 to £44,128 Grade I, per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	16th July 2025
Closes:	30th July 2025
Job Ref:	ACAD108202

The role

We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate in Economics. This is a post-doctoral position, associated with a European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant. The successful candidate will explore the long-term impacts of early life environments.

What will you be doing?

The research will involve quantitative analysis to explore the importance of early life circumstances on individuals’ later life health and human capital outcomes. It will also incorporate genetic data within the economic and social sciences. The project is based in the School of Economics, but it involves collaborations across multiple disciplines.

You should apply if

Candidates must have a PhD in a quantitative subject, ideally in (geno)economics, statistical genetics, or a related discipline or be working towards one.

They must have a keen interest in working across disciplines. Strong quantitative skills, and experience of using statistical software such as R or Stata is required.

The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Wednesday 30th July 2025.

It is expected that interviews will be held in w/c Monday 11th August 2025.

The proposed start date is 1st October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Additional information

For further information please contact:

Prof. Stephanie von Hinke; e-mail: S.vonHinke@bristol.ac.uk

Contract type: Fixed term until 31/03/2026

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Wednesday 30th July 2025

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The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

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