Faculty of Social Sciences
Norwich Business School
Senior Research Associate (Fixed-term for 2 years)
Ref: RA2249
Salary on appointment will be £37,099 per annum, with an annual increment up to £44,263 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research Associate to join Norwich Business School to contribute to CROSSEU (Cross-sectoral framework for socio-economic resilience to climate change and extreme events in Europe), a European collaborative project in which the University of East Anglia is a leading partner.
You will be involved in the econometric modelling of the impact of extreme weather events on income inequality in Europe using a combination of macroeconomic and climate data. You will be responsible for identifying, extracting, and writing or modifying existing code to analyse, mine or aggregate spatial data (where needed), building on an existing method and approach used to create similar models, as well as supporting the writing of associated presentations, reports and papers.
You will have (or be near completion of) a PhD in Economics, Econometrics, Data Science or an equivalent field, and will be able to meet all essential criteria detailed in the candidate brochure.
This full-time post is available from 14 October 2024 for an initial period of 2 years, with the possibility of extension.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 20 September 2024
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