Research Fellow – Policy (Technology, Data and City Government Innovation) - 0.5 FTE

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As an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, we encourage applications from women and people from ethnic minority backgrounds as they are currently under-represented at this level in this area. All appointments will be made on merit or skill and experience relative to the role.

Salary is no less than £53,949 per annum and the salary scale can be found on the LSE website 

Funding is available to support this position until 30 June 2027. It is anticipated that the role will be extended beyond this date.

LSE Cities is a dynamic research centre at the London School of Economics and Political Science, dedicated to studying how the world's cities are shaped and transformed. We foster cutting-edge research, convene impactful events, and develop future leaders in urban development. The Technology, Data and City Government Innovation research studio investigates the conditions under which European city governments can transition to AI-first, data-driven digital public institutions.

Working closely with Professor Alexander Evans, the post holder will work on the studio's core research programme, conducting qualitative and quantitative research independently and in collaboration with colleagues across LSE Cities and affiliated departments. They will develop and deliver long-term research on existing and evolving urban digital infrastructure, variation across policy domains, and the organisation and governance of these capabilities.

Candidates should have a PhD awarded or submitted relating to technology, innovation or urban leadership, ideally with a policy focus; advanced research skills, including on policy and academic projects; as well as an understanding of public sector leadership, administration, data, technology and policy delivery. 

The other criteria that will be used when shortlisting for this post can be found on the person specification, which is attached to this vacancy on the LSE’s online recruitment system.

In addition to a competitive salary the benefits that come with this job include an occupational pension scheme, a research grants policy with personal reward options, generous research leave (sabbatical) entitlement, a collegial faculty environment and excellent support, training and development opportunities.

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

To apply for this post, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Lse.Cities@lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 8 November 2026 (23.59 UK time). We are unable to accept any late applications.

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