Description
We are recruiting for up to 8 Research Economist roles within the AI Economics Institute (AIEI), a joint research organisation of HM Treasury and the Office for the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC).
The AIEI aims to build and maintain the analytical capability needed to understand AI's economic impacts.
As a Research Economist, you will deliver primary research within one of the AIEI's two pillars: either developing data and delivering empirical studies, or building and running economic models and scenarios.
The role involves:
- Designing and delivering research tasks within a workstream
- Sourcing, linking, and validating data
- Contributing to research papers, publications, and internal evidence products
- Working with Analysts and policy colleagues to keep research focused on policy-relevant questions
- Engaging with the external research community
The ideal candidate will have:
- A PhD in economics or equivalent experience
- Ability to contribute across the full research lifecycle
- Good knowledge of a relevant applied field and the economics of AI
- Experience working with diverse data types
- Proficiency in Python, R, and/or Stata
- Ability to explain economic concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
The salary for this role is GBP 59,207 - 70,958 per year.
Benefits include:
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- Flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service Pension with employer contributions of 28.97%
- A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave
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