Research Assistant in Economics

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Funding is available to support this post for 12 months initially, with possibility of extension (subject to funding). The start date is flexible from 1 July 2026, and no later than 1^st September 2026.

We are seeking two motivated, independent, and highly skilled Assistant Economists to work in a new Policy Hub, part of the Huth Initiative for a New Political Economy (HINPE). The HINPE is a major new research programme at LSE that brings together leading academics to develop the ideas, policies and institutions for a more resilient economic system that delivers broad-based prosperity. The Initiative includes both a core research programme and a Policy Hub focused on translating ideas into practice. The latter is designed to grow over time into a permanent Institute for a New Political Economy. The main purpose of these roles will be to support the Policy Hub by managing and analysing data sets, overseeing projects, communicating with research authors, commissioning and editing articles, and managing meetings with external policy partners. It is also expected that the successful candidate will become an active participant in the research programme.

Applicants should have completed (or have nearly completed) a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and/or a Master’s degree in economics, public policy, political science, or other closely related discipline. They should also have familiarity with relevant literatures and methods in economics and political economy. They should also have proven experience analysing quantitative data using Python, R, or Stata, including data cleaning and statistical analysis. Furthermore, candidates must demonstrate an in-depth understanding of UK and public and economic policy through relevant academic, professional and/or applied experience. Writing will be a vital part of this role, and candidates will be required to undertake a written assessment should they be shortlisted for interview.

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. If you have technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” link at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. For any queries about the role, please email Camila Arroyo c.p.arroyo-from@lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 15^th June 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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