Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum

 

Fixed-term (one year with possible further year), full time (37.5 hours per week)

 

We are looking for a talented and motivated Research Assistant to join an exciting interdisciplinary research programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of behavioural economics and finance, contributing to high-impact projects under the guidance of Professor Pedro Bordalo, the Principal Investigator.

 

As a Research Assistant, you will be a key member of both the Finance, Accounting, Management and Economics (FAME) research group and Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) – a national leadership hub funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as part of UKRI. The research explores how cognitive mechanisms such as attention and memory shape economic beliefs and preferences, influencing market behaviour and decision-making.

 

This role involves managing large-scale datasets, reviewing literature and contributing to academic publications. You’ll be actively engaged in shaping the future of behavioural policy by working on projects that aim to inform the design of incentives and regulations, including collaborations with UK policy-setting organisations.

 

Key responsibilities:

You will hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and/or be nearing completion of a Master’s in Economics, Computer Science or a related discipline. You must possess strong quantitative and data analysis skills, with proven programming experience in Stata, SAS or MATLAB. The role requires the ability to work independently on both research and administrative tasks, along with excellent communication skills to contribute to publications, present findings at conferences and engage with research partners.

 

Further information on this role can be found in the job description.

 

At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.

 

We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:

 

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