Post Doctoral Research Associate

Location: Aston University Main Campus

Contract Type: Fixed Term (24 months)

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Saturday 04 May 2024

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Aston Business School, located in the heart of Birmingham - England’s second largest city - seeks to appoint a highly motivated, ambitious academic to complements our ongoing work on international economics and business, in particular trade digitisation, sustainable and inclusive supply chains under the supervision of Professor Sangeeta Khorana. 

We are looking for applicants with a PhD in Economics or a related subject and experience of publishing in reputed journals. Applicants should demonstrate a keen interest in the dynamics of international trade. Applicants should possess strong analytical and research skills, in particular in using econometric packages (e.g. Stata, R). For informal discussions relating to this post contact Professor Sangeeta Khorana; email: s.khorana@aston.ac.uk

What we offer

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers
• Great family friendly policies
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here

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