Postdoctoral Scholar opportunity in Economics at University of Sussex


FE Online | Published: October 25, 2022 19:30:26 | Updated: October 31, 2022 17:32:18


Postdoctoral Scholar opportunity in Economics at University of Sussex

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Host Country: Falmer, East Sussex, England

Host University: Department of Economics, University of Sussex

Name of the job: Research Fellow - Digital Futures at Work ESRC Research Centre 

Degree Required: PhD

Job Context:

  • An exciting opportunity has arisen at the University of Sussex for a high-performing researcher to contribute to the Digital Futures at Work ESRC Research Centre (Digit) an ambitious and dynamic £8m ESRC funded Research Centre examining the Digital transformation of work. 
  • The post is for 2 years full time, with a possibility for extension or a lectureship; requests for part-time arrangements will also be considered.
  • Hours: Full time or part time hours considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
  • Contract: fixed term for 2 years with the possibility of extension/lectureship
  • Salary: Grade 7 starting at £35,333 to £42,155 per annum (pro-rata for p-t working)

Check the application link for further details.

Eligibility: 

  • Candidates should demonstrate the potential to conduct high-quality quantitative research on the economics of work and labour. 
  • They should have a strong interest in the impact of digital technology on the labour market and be able to work closely with colleagues from across different disciplines in a fast-moving and exciting area.

Application requirements:

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Job market paper
  • Additional paper (optional)
  • Additional paper (optional)
  • Other material (in one file) (optional)
  • Cover letter
  • Video presentation of job market paper (optional)
  • Letters of reference: 3

Application Deadline: 22 November 2022 

Application Link: 

Interested applicants can check this link for details - https://cutt.ly/LNeWBhO

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