LSE Careers – Research Officer

Job Description:

The International Inequalities Institute (III) is one of the world’s leading research centres on inequality, its causes, and consequences. It houses the Atlantic Fellows in Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) programme; the LIS Satellite Office in the UK; and the secretariat of the Latin American and Caribbean Inequality Review (LACIR).

Job Responsibilities:

• We wish to recruit a Research Officer for a 24-month post to conduct original research on some aspect of inequality in Latin America.
• We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.
• The post-holder will also serve as Secretary to the Latin American and Caribbean Inequality Review.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to present research findings to a variety of academic and non-academic audiences
• A completed (or nearly completed) PhD in a social science discipline relevant for the successful conduct of research on inequality in Latin America
• Proven expertise on and interest in aspects of inequality in Latin America and/or the Caribbean
• Proven skills and experience in quantitative research methods which demonstrate the capacity to conduct original and rigorous research on topics related to inequality
• Ability to establish and maintain links with external bodies to foster collaboration
• Familiarity with the Latin America and Caribbean Inequality Review (LACIR) project

Qualification & Experience:

• Evidence of excellent management and organizational capacity
• Proven ability to analyse data of different kinds, including survey data and administrative records
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in both English and Spanish
• Evidence of time management skills, setting priorities and meeting deadlines
• Evidence of the ability to work effectively in large and small teams, involving both senior and junior researchers

Job Details:

Company: The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: London, England

Application Deadline: N/A