Job Specifications
About The Role
For informal enquiries, please contact Federico Rossi (Associate Professor) at F.Rossi@warwick.ac.uk
This is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position supporting a grant-funded research project led by Dr Federico Rossi (University of Warwick).
The project, funded by an ERC/UKRI Starting Grant 2023, is titled “Human Capital, the Organization of Production and Economic Development”. The aim of the project is to leverage micro-level data from multiple countries and novel theoretical frameworks to shed light on how the accumulation and utilization of different types of skills is shaped by and can facilitate the adaptation to some of the most pressing challenges faced by the global economy: population ageing, climate change, and the reallocation of workers across economic activities.
The position does not require any teaching, but individuals will have the opportunity to apply for temporary teaching in the Department of Economics if desired. The post is expected to start in Summer 2026 (exact date flexible) and is initially for 1 year, with the possibility to renew it for a second year.
Excellent academic mentoring will be offered alongside opportunities to attend conferences related to the project.
About You
The position is suitable for someone having completed or close to completing a PhD in Economics or related fields, with a particular focus on topics at the intersection of macroeconomics, development and growth. The successful candidate will have a strong background in data analysis as well as modelling and computational methods.
The position will involve undertaking research in order to support the work of the department, the Principal Investigator and, where appropriate, project collaborators in the successful execution of the project.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
PhD Status
If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).
Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).
About The Department
The Department of Economics has become widely regarded as one of the top economics departments in the UK and Europe. We consistently rank highly in leading UK and international subject league tables and are currently ranked 1st in the Good University Guide 2026. The Department provides a lively teaching and research environment and has recently been ranked 2nd in the Research Excellence Framework (2021). The department has a large MSc cohort and a highly reputable MRes-PhD programme.
The appointed candidate will have the chance to interact with PhD students, postdocs and faculty in the department. The University of Warwick offers a whole host of training opportunities both internally and externally. There will be significant opportunity for the successful candidate to learn new skills.
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: Sunday 18th January 2026 at 23:55pm (UK Time)
There Are Two Steps To The Application Process
Apply through EJM - Econ Job Market. To receive full consideration, this application should be submitted by 18th January 2026 (23.55 GMT). Please submit a cover letter, a CV, one research paper (additional submissions are welcome but not mandatory), and two letters of reference.
Complete a Warwick University application form. This is a short form and should not take more than 5 minutes to complete. Please do not include research papers, your CV or academic references with this application. To access the Warwick application, please click "Apply" below.
Please make sure to complete both parts of the application process as stated above.
Your CV Should Include
Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).
Your Cover Letter Should Explain
Your motivations for applying to the role.
Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).
All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.
You are welcome to include details of any career breaks (e.g. parental leave, caring responsibilities, sick leave).
Interview Date: Week Commencing 26th January 2026
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - yo
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