Early Career Vacancies Alert!! x2 Career Opportunities at the Centre for Economic Performance (CEP)
Explore exciting career and internship opportunities with the Centre for Economic Performance (CEP) at LSE.
CEP, offer a variety of roles for individuals interested in contributing to cutting-edge economic research.
Below are the current opportunities available, including a research assistant role and summer internship positions for 2025. These roles provide a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in economic research, working alongside experts in the field.
Research Assistant Position at CEP
Exciting Research Assistant Opportunity in Economic Performance Research
Rui Costa from the London School of Economics and Nikhil Datta from Warwick University are seeking a research assistant for a Low Pay Commission funded project.
This research explores the differential effects of minimum wage policies on firm adjustment margins, with a focus on how local labour market power influences these effects. This role presents a great opportunity for graduate students who are passionate about economic research, particularly in the fields of labour economics and firm-level analysis.
Key Responsibilities: The research assistant will be involved in cleaning, merging, and analysing firm-level microdata to explore the project’s hypotheses. The typical workload is around twelve hours per week at the start, which will taper off as the project progresses. The role offers an excellent chance to gain hands-on experience in multi-stage applied research.
Position Requirements:
- A background in applied economic research (minimum Masters level in economics or a related discipline) or similar quantitative skills from other fields.
- Familiarity with handling large microdata sets using STATA or R.
- Strong coding skills and ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
- Fluency in English and the ability to communicate research findings effectively.
- Must be an ONS RAS-accredited researcher (or close to becoming one) to access ONS secure servers and datasets.
- Must be available to work on-site in London to access these secure servers.
The position is set to begin in late April or early May 2025 and will last for twelve months, with the possibility of extension. The workload will be approximately seven hours per week, with some flexibility depending on the stage of the project. The hourly pay rate is £23.40, including holiday pay.
Application Instructions: Interested applicants should submit the following documents to [email protected] by noon UK time on 23 April:
- A short CV
- Official transcripts
- A brief statement (three to four sentences) explaining your interest and suitability for the role
- The name of one or two references who can be contacted
Please note that CEP is unable to sponsor visas for this position, so applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
CEP Summer Internship Programme 2025
Applications Now Open for Summer Internships at CEP
The CEP is offering a limited number of summer internships for 2025, available to both graduate and postgraduate economics students. This programme provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on research experience in a world-class academic environment. Summer internships at CEP can lead to longer-term research assistant positions, offering further opportunities for career development in economic research.
Internship Details: The internships will run from May to October 2025. Interns will work closely with researchers at CEP, gaining practical experience in economic performance research. This is an ideal opportunity for students looking to apply their academic knowledge to real-world economic challenges.
Application Process: To apply, please download the application form from the provided link and submit the completed form to Linda Cleavely at [email protected] by Monday, 14 April. Be sure to use the subject line ‘ORA [Your Surname]’ when submitting your application.
About the Centre for Economic Performance (CEP)
A Global Leader in Economic Research
The Centre for Economic Performance (CEP) at the London School of Economics is renowned for its policy-focused research on economic performance. From individual labour markets to the macroeconomy, CEP conducts cutting-edge research that informs public policy worldwide. As a global centre of excellence, CEP is recognized for its outstanding contributions to economic research and policy development.
With 30 years of success and an ESRC Research Institute status, CEP continues to make significant strides in understanding economic dynamics and shaping effective policy responses.
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