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Research Fellow (110947-1025)

University of Warwick - School of Education, Learning, and Communication Sciences

Location: Coventry, University of Warwick
Salary: £35,608 to £46,049 per annum pro rata
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 21st October 2025
Closes: 11th November 2025
Job Ref: 3419

For informal enquiries, please contact Georgiana Mihut (Associate Professor) at georgiana.mihut@warwick.ac.uk

We are looking to recruit a Research Fellow to work on the ESRC-funded project ‘University-level study abroad in post-Brexit UK’. The study is led by Dr Georgiana Mihut and runs until October 2027. The role is based in Education Studies, which is part of the School of Education, Learning and Communication Sciences at the University of Warwick.

The project seeks to advance current understanding about the phenomenon of study abroad and to inform relevant policy in the UK. To understand who studies abroad and with what benefits, this project uses nationally representative longitudinal secondary data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO). The project will document the socio-economic characteristics of students who go abroad, both before and after Brexit, and how representative these students are of the wider student population. The project will also document the academic and post-graduation outcomes of study abroad participants. It will look at graduation rate, degree classification, employment status, earnings, and wellbeing and if these outcomes vary between those who studied abroad and those who did not. In addition to secondary data analysis, the project also collects and analyses data about study abroad from case study universities across the UK. This is complemented by an in-depth overview of UK’s policy on study and work abroad and a comparison with equivalent policies in Australia, Canada, and with EU-level study abroad policies.

The successful applicant will primarily focus on the analysis of secondary data from HESA and LEO.

About You  

Working closely with the research lead and another member of the team, the Research Fellow will be responsible for and engaged with a range of activities across the duration of the study, including:

  • Take lead responsibility in the analysis of the Longitudinal Education Outcomes data in a restricted environment
  • Conduct analysis of Higher Education Statistics Agency data
  • Review specialised literature
  • Contribute towards project publications
  • Present findings of the project to various audiences
  • Work collaboratively within a team

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to all outputs from the study, including journal articles, research reports, and select conference presentations.

Essential job requirements:

  • Hold a doctorate in social sciences that requires advanced statistical/econometric training (e.g. economics, sociology, education), or be close to completion
  • Hold full accredited researcher status under the Digital Economy Act 2017 or meet the conditions to receive this accreditation.
  • Be proficient in the use of SQL
  • Be proficient in the use of relevant statistical analysis programmes
  • Have experience implementing propensity score matching approaches
  • Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Record keeping, data management, and meeting deadlines will be essential for this role
  • Ability to explain advanced statistical concepts to a non-specialised audience

Desirable job requirements:

  • Familiarity with the academic literature on study abroad
  • Familiarity with LEO and HESA data

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description.

CLOSING DEADLINE: Tuesday 11th November 2025 at 23:55 (GMT)

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

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