The Centre for the Analysis of Taxation (CenTax) is a new centre dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of taxation policies and practices. Led by Dr Arun Advani (Warwick) and Dr Andy Summers (LSE), research will be undertaken to generate rigorous quantitative evidence on tax at the top, develop targeted and feasible reforms, and communicate findings transparently to policy, media and civil society stakeholders.
As a Research Economist, you will undertake research in order to contribute to and support work of the CenTax.
The job will include a variety of tasks providing excellent preparation for doctoral programmes in public economics or a career in quantitative analysis of public policy. As well as data cleaning, validation and analysis, you will contribute to research designs, prepare and deliver presentations to academic and policy audiences, and edit academic papers. There will also be opportunities for co-authorship of papers and reports where this is merited by significant independent intellectual contribution.
You will have completed a Master’s degree in Economics (by the start date – September 2025) and have excellent quantitative data analysis skills. The base location will be the HMRC Datalab, London.
For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the job description https://warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/2323-Research-Economist-x2-109991-1224/en-GB
Please note that there is a two-stage application process as follows:
- Apply through EconJobMarket.org. To receive full consideration, this application should be submitted by Tuesday 31 January (midnight GMT). Please submit a cover letter, a CV, two research papers and three letters of reference.
- Complete a Warwick University application form https://warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/2323-Research-Economist-x2-109991-1224/en-GB. This is a short form and should not take more than 5 minutes to complete. Please do not include research papers, your CV or academic references with this application.
Please make sure to complete both parts of the application process by Tuesday 31 January (midnight GMT).
Interview Date: w/c 17 and 24 February 2025
Start Date: TBC