0039-24 - Research Assistant on Trade, Productivity and Region

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Aston Business School
Location:  Aston University Main Campus
Salary:  £32,332 per annum
Grade:  Grade 07
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (31/08/2025)
Basis:  Full Time
Closing Date:  23.59 hours GMT on Saturday 10 February 2024
Interview Date:  Friday 23 February 2024
Reference:  0039-24
Release Date:  Saturday 27 January 2024

Centre for Business Prosperity at Aston University, located in the heart of Birmingham - England’s second largest city - seeks to appoint a highly motivated and talented researcher with the ability and interest in providing excellence in research and impact in the field of International Trade and International Business Economics. 

The Research Assistant will undertake a research project on “Trade and Productivity across Regions: Understanding the Dynamics and Causal Link” funded by the Economic and Social Research Council through The Productivity Institute (TPI). 

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in economics or international business (using quantitative methods), excellent analytical and quantitative skills, a track record of producing high-quality research and excellent written and oral communication skills in English. This is a full-time position.

The Productivity Institute (TPI) 

The TPI (productivity.ac.uk) brings together world-leading and UK researchers from a range of disciplines and backgrounds, working directly with policymakers and businesses to better understand, measure, and enable improvements in productivity across the whole of the UK, with the aim of improving living standard and well-being.

Centre for Business Prosperity (CBP) is a university Research Centre for Global Strategy. It has been actively producing excellent research and insights on global strategies of firms, regions and nations since 2018, in particular on issues related to UK trade and productivity. The mission of the CBP is to spearhead cutting-edge research, foster collaboration with stakeholders, and disseminate knowledge to enable businesses, industries, regions, and nations to cultivate effective global strategies that drive long-term success and contribute to global economic development. We do research in partnership with our stakeholders to create value and impact through our evidence-based insights and thought leadership.

Learn more about the Centre: https://www.lbpresearch.ac.uk . 

For informal discussions relating to this post please contact Centre Director for CBP, Professor Jun Du; Tel: +44(0) 7713085539; email: [email protected] .

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

We recognise the value of flexible working.  Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.

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