Research Assistant (What Works Hub for Global Education)

Job title:

Research Assistant (What Works Hub for Global Education)

Company

University of Oxford

Job description

Location: Blavatnik School of Government, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GGGrade and salary: Grade 6: £33,832 – £37,524 per annumAbout the Blavatnik School of GovernmentOur vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; generating research with impact; and engaging with governments and practitioners.What we offerThe School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween event, and Christmas and summer parties.As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days’ annual leave
• Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services
• Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Opportunities for remote working.

More information about working at the School can be found on our .About the roleThe Blavatnik School of Government is looking for an outstanding self-starting Research Assistant to join the (WWHGE) – a new £30m six-year global research and policy effort. You will work with the Academic Director (Noam Angrist), the Senior Research Manager and the Postdoctoral Researchers on Pillar 3 of the WWHGE (the development of a new science of implementation).About youYou will possess excellent data analysis and statistics/econometrics skills, with a clear knowledge of impact evaluation. They should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage their own research and administrative activities effectively. A first degree in economics, public policy, or development studies (with a focus on development economics), experience of development economics and behavioural economics, and flexible can-do approach to work are essential.Application processYou will be required to upload a supporting statement, your CV, and the names of two referees as part of your online application.The closing date for applications is 12 noon (UK time) on Wednesday 6 November 2024.Longlisting will take place between 11-18 November. Interviews will take place week commencing 9 December 2024 and will be online.£33,832 to £37,524 per annum. Grade 6

Expected salary

£33832 – 37524 per year

Location

Oxford

Job date

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 04:44:06 GMT

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