Research Assistant

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Salary from £36,513 to £41,565 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £44,468 pa inclusive of London allowance

Funding is available to support this position for 12 months with possibility of extension (subject to funding). 

There is some flexibility on the start date for the post but the team are keen for the appointee to start as soon as possible.

Professor Adnan Khan and Associate Professor Michael Callen are looking to hire a highly skilled and motivated pre-doctoral research assistant to work as part of their research team for at least a year. The position will involve assistance with all stages of empirical research in development economics, behavioral economics, and political economy, with an emphasis on fragile states.

The selected candidate will be expected to analyze survey data, administrative data, and intervention monitoring data. Good writing skills are valued, as the selected candidate will participate in drafting policy briefs, grant applications and reports. The Research Assistant will work closely together with Professors Khan and Callen and other academic economists at LSE and other top research universities. 

Candidates should have:

• Experience conducting statistical analyses using Stata and other statistical software;
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, political science, computer science, or related disciplines
• Interest in a career in economic research
• Strong programming skills and confidence with the use of different data management software
• Strong organisational and planning skills, and high attention to detail
• Ability to convey complex technical information in a clear and accurate manner (oral and written)
• Ability to manage own areas of responsibility independently without constant direct supervision

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and person specification. 

To apply for this post, please visit www.jobs.lse.ac.uk.

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For any queries about the role, please email c.l.harman@lse.ac.uk  

The closing date for receipt of applications is 10^th May 2026 (23.59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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