Job Description

The role

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We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate in Economics. This is a post-doctoral position, associated with a European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant. The successful candidate will explore the long-term impacts of early life environments.

What will you be doing?

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The research will involve quantitative analysis to explore the importance of early life circumstances on individuals' later life health and human capital outcomes. It will also incorporate genetic data within the economic and social sciences. The project is based in the School of Economics, but it involves collaborations across multiple disciplines.

You should apply if

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Candidates must have a PhD in a quantitative subject, ideally in (geno)economics, statistical genetics, or a related discipline or be working towards one.



They must have a keen interest in working across disciplines. Strong quantitative skills, and experience of using statistical software such as R or Stata is required.



The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Wednesday 30th July 2025.



It is expected that interviews will be held in w/c Monday 11th August 2025. The proposed start date is 1st October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Additional information

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For further information please contact Prof. Stephanie von Hinke; e-mail:

S.vonHinke@bristol.ac.uk

Contract type:

Fixed term until 31/03/2026

Work pattern:

Full Time

Grade:

I

Salary:

38,249 - 44,128 per annum

School/Unit:

School fo Economics

This advert will close

at

23:59 UK time

on Wednesday 30th July 2025

Our strategy and mission

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We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an

inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential.

We want

to attract, develop, and retain individuals

with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives - particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.


JOB NUMBER

ACAD108202

CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN

Fixed-term / Full time

POSTING END DATE

30 Jul 2025

FACULTY/DIVISION

Faculty of Social Sciences and Law

SALARY

38,249 - 44,128 per annum