Job Specifications
About The Role
For informal enquiries, please contact Stephen Roper (Director of Enterprise Research Centre) at stephen.roper@wbs.ac.uk.
This Assistant Professor will participate in the leadership of the Enterprise Research Centre.
While contributing actively to all aspects of research projects - including leading proposals, dataset maintenance and development, econometric estimation, and co-authoring and presenting conference and academic papers – the post holder will be expected to take a lead role in managing some projects and the related staff and resources.
The post holder will also be expected to contribute actively to the impact strategy and wider dissemination of research results to stakeholders and policymakers. Mentoring for the post-holder will be provided by the ERC leadership team.
About You
The post holder should ideally have a PhD in economics, business studies or a related quantitative social science discipline. They should have demonstrable experience of quantitative methods and their application to the areas of entrepreneurship and small business.
Experience of working with large business data sets is essential. Knowledge of panel data is highly desirable, as is a working knowledge of Stata. Ideally, the post holder will have a strong interest in the analysis of business survey or administrative data and be familiar with the literature on entrepreneurship and small business.
The post requires strong analytical skills and the ability to clearly communicate complex information orally and in writing to diverse audiences including those non-technical audiences outside academia (policy and practitioner). A track record of user engagement would be highly desirable.
Given the seniority of this role the post holder should have significant experience of successfully conducting research both for academic publication and to support policy development. Engagement with international policy and research networks would be a considerable benefit as would international work experience.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
Please view our online brochure, specifically created for candidates, to gain further insight into working at Warwick Business School.
Warwick Business School (WBS) is a place where big ideas meet real impact. We’re part of a world-class university, but we’re more than just our reputation. For nearly 60 years, we’ve been helping people turn ambition into action, equipping them to make a real difference in the world.
About Us
We were the first UK business school to achieve triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB), and our programmes consistently rank among the best - view all of our rankings here.
But what really sets us apart is how it feels to be here. We’re down to earth, collaborative, and proud to create a place where staff, students and alumni feel at home. We want your time here to be as inspiring as it is rewarding, with the support, trust, and opportunities you need to grow both professionally and personally.
Our Vision
The world needs smart ideas, and the leaders who can bring them to life. Those ideas only matter if they can be put into practice. Our vision is simple: to shape the people and ideas that will define what comes next and ensure they have everything they need to make it happen.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CORE values and fuelled by a Change Maker mindset. We look for this shared commitment in everyone who joins our community. We nurture that mindset every day by creating a workplace where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are shared openly, and everyone has the chance to turn bold thinking into meaningful action.
Change Makers
See the bigger picture. They think beyond themselves, seek out different perspectives, and consider the ripple effect of their actions.
Challenge the norm. They question the status quo and look for better ways to make a difference.
Have the drive to deliver. They don’t just imagine change; they put in the work to make it happen.
Our CORE Values
Curiosity. We challenge, explore, and create to build a better future.
Openness. We welcome ideas, feedback, and change to keep moving forward.
Restlessness. We’re never content to stand still; we keep striving for more.
Excellence. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do.
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025
Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 3rd November 2025 at 11:55pm (UK Time)
To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a
About the Company
We're a world-leading university with the highest academic and research standards. But we're not letting the story end there. That's because we're a place of possibility. We're always looking for new ways to make things happen. And our students, alumni and staff are consistently making an impact - the kind that changes lives, whether close to home or on a global scale. It's the achievements of our people that help explain why our levels of research excellence and scholarship are recognised internationally. It's a prime attra...
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