Grade 6: £34,982 - £38,674 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum
Fixed-term (one year with possible further year), full time (37.5 hours per week)
We are looking for a talented and motivated Research Assistant to join an exciting interdisciplinary research programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of behavioural economics and finance, contributing to high-impact projects under the guidance of Professor Pedro Bordalo, the Principal Investigator.
As a Research Assistant, you will be a key member of both the Finance, Accounting, Management and Economics (FAME) research group and Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) – a national leadership hub funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as part of UKRI. The research explores how cognitive mechanisms such as attention and memory shape economic beliefs and preferences, influencing market behaviour and decision-making.
This role involves managing large-scale datasets, reviewing literature and contributing to academic publications. You’ll be actively engaged in shaping the future of behavioural policy by working on projects that aim to inform the design of incentives and regulations, including collaborations with UK policy-setting organisations.
Key responsibilities:
* Identify and apply appropriate analytical methods
* Contribute to academic publications, book chapters and reviews
* Support the organisation of seminars, workshops and conferences
You will hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and/or be nearing completion of a Master’s in Economics, Computer Science or a related discipline. You must possess strong quantitative and data analysis skills, with proven programming experience in Stata, SAS or MATLAB. The role requires the ability to work independently on both research and administrative tasks, along with excellent communication skills to contribute to publications, present findings at conferences and engage with research partners.
At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.
Benefits:
* Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
* Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
* Discounted bus travel
* Subsidised onsite catering
* Plus, many other University benefits
All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.
The closing date for applications is 22 April 2025 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held 25 April 2025.
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