Job Specifications
About The Role
For informal enquiries, please contact Georgiana Mihut (Associate Professor) at georgiana.mihut@warwick.ac.uk
We are looking to recruit a Research Fellow to work on the ESRC-funded project ‘University-level study abroad in post-Brexit UK’. The study is led by Dr Georgiana Mihut and runs until October 2027. The role is based in Education Studies, which is part of the School of Education, Learning and Communication Sciences at the University of Warwick.
The project seeks to advance current understanding about the phenomenon of study abroad and to inform relevant policy in the UK. To understand who studies abroad and with what benefits, this project uses nationally representative longitudinal secondary data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO). The project will document the socio-economic characteristics of students who go abroad, both before and after Brexit, and how representative these students are of the wider student population. The project will also document the academic and post-graduation outcomes of study abroad participants. It will look at graduation rate, degree classification, employment status, earnings, and wellbeing and if these outcomes vary between those who studied abroad and those who did not. In addition to secondary data analysis, the project also collects and analyses data about study abroad from case study universities across the UK. This is complemented by an in-depth overview of UK’s policy on study and work abroad and a comparison with equivalent policies in Australia, Canada, and with EU-level study abroad policies.
The successful applicant will primarily focus on the analysis of secondary data from HESA and LEO.
About You
Working closely with the research lead and another member of the team, the Research Fellow will be responsible for and engaged with a range of activities across the duration of the study, including:
Take lead responsibility in the analysis of the Longitudinal Education Outcomes data in a restricted environment
Conduct analysis of Higher Education Statistics Agency data
Review specialised literature
Contribute towards project publications
Present findings of the project to various audiences
Work collaboratively within a team
The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to all outputs from the study, including journal articles, research reports, and select conference presentations.
Essential Job Requirements
Hold a doctorate in social sciences that requires advanced statistical/econometric training (e.g. economics, sociology, education), or be close to completion
Hold full accredited researcher status under the Digital Economy Act 2017 or meet the conditions to receive this accreditation.
Be proficient in the use of SQL
Be proficient in the use of relevant statistical analysis programmes
Have experience implementing propensity score matching approaches
Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Record keeping, data management, and meeting deadlines will be essential for this role
Ability to explain advanced statistical concepts to a non-specialised audience
Desirable Job Requirements
Familiarity with the academic literature on study abroad
Familiarity with LEO and HESA data
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
The School of Education, Learning and Communication Sciences (SELCS) is a new and ambitious school that brings together five existing departments, including Education Studies. With a strong foundation of excellent research, SELCS is committed to growing its research output and enhancing its research culture. Research is central to the School’s new strategy, and we are dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes collaboration, innovation, and impact. As part of SELCS, you will play a key role in supporting this exciting growth and contributing to the School's continued success.
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK. 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.*
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QS World University Rankings 2024, Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
CLOSING DEADLINE: Tuesday 11th November 2025 at 23:55 (GMT)
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