This is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position supporting a grant-funded research project led by Dr Federico Rossi (University of Warwick).
The project, funded by an ERC/UKRI Starting Grant 2023, is titled “Human Capital, the Organization of Production and Economic Development”. The aim of the project is to leverage micro-level data from multiple countries and novel theoretical frameworks to shed light on how the accumulation and utilization of different types of skills is shaped by and can facilitate the adaptation to some of the most pressing challenges faced by the global economy: population ageing, climate change, and the reallocation of workers across economic activities.
The position does not require any teaching, but individuals will have the opportunity to apply for temporary teaching in the Department of Economics if desired. The post is expected to start in Summer 2026 (exact date flexible) and is initially for 1 year, with the possibility to renew it for a second year.
Excellent academic mentoring will be offered alongside opportunities to attend conferences related to the project.
The position is suitable for someone having completed or close to completing a PhD in Economics or related fields, with a particular focus on topics at the intersection of macroeconomics, development and growth. The successful candidate will have a strong background in data analysis as well as modelling and computational methods.
The position will involve undertaking research in order to support the work of the department, the Principal Investigator and, where appropriate, project collaborators in the successful execution of the project.
There is a two-stage application process as follows:
1. Apply through EconJobMarket.org To receive full consideration, this application should be submitted by 16th January 2026 (midnight GMT). Please submit a cover letter, a CV, one research paper (additional submissions are welcome but not mandatory), and two letters of reference.
2. Complete a Warwick University application form. 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 access the Warwick application, please visit the University’s online recruitment system by clicking on this link
Please make sure to complete both parts of the application process.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Job market paper
- Video presentation of job market paper (optional)
- Additional paper (optional)
- Other material (in one file) (optional)
- Additional paper (optional)
- Letters of reference: 2