The Centre for the Analysis of Taxation (CenTax) is a new centre held between the London School of Economics (LSE) and the University of Warwick, 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.
CLOSING DATE: Friday 31 January 2025 at 11.55pm
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.
Please note that there is a two-stage application process as follows:
1. Apply through EconJobMarket.org. To receive full consideration, this application should be submitted by Tuesday 31 January (midnight GMT). Please submit a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the person specification detailed in the job description.
2. 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. To apply, please click ‘Apply’ below and submit an application form by the closing date. Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 11.30pm).
Please make sure to complete both parts of the application process.
Coding Test Date: w/c 10 February 2024
Interview Date: w/c 17 and 24 February 2025