LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university.
Salary from £44,143 to £52,749 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £56,607 pa inclusive of London allowance
Funding is available to support this position for 24 months
The International Inequalities Institute (III) at LSE brings together experts from many LSE Departments and Centres to lead critical and cutting-edge research on the nature, causes, and consequences of inequality.
We are seeking to recruit a Research Officer (post-doctoral researcher) for a 24-month period to conduct original research on topics related to income and/or wealth inequalities. The postholder will be based in the International Inequalities Institute (III) and will contribute to the intellectual life of the School through conducting and publishing outstanding quality research on these topics.
- A completed PhD (or close to completing a PhD by the post start date) in economics or another social science relevant for the successful conduct of research on income and/or wealth inequalities. (If the PhD is not completed by the job start date, a certificate stating that the defence will take place by the end of 2027 will be needed.)
- Proven expertise and research interests in the measurement, causes, and consequences of income and/or wealth inequality.
- Proven skills and experience in quantitative methods which demonstrate the capacity to conduct original and rigorous research on topics related to inequality.
- Ability to conduct analysis of original data of different kinds, including survey data and large administrative datasets.
- We offer an occupational pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave.
- Hybrid working.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 27 November 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
Initial interviews are likely to be held virtually in January 2027. The starting date will be in 2027 but is otherwise negotiable.
Should you have any queries about the role, please email the III manager E.Ryan@lse.ac.uk..
Research Officer in Income and/or Wealth Inequalities employer: London School of Economics and Political Science
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