OverviewResearch Economist (CenTax) x2 (111029-1225) at the University of Warwick. The Centre for the Analysis of Taxation (CenTax) conducts research to advance knowledge of taxation policies and practices and communicates findings to policy makers, media and civil society.ResponsibilitiesConduct data analysis at the HMRC Datalab, located in Stratford, London, including data cleaning, validation and analysis.Contribute to research designs, prepare and deliver presentations to academic and policy audiences, and edit academic papers.Opportunity for co-authorship of papers and reports where there is significant independent intellectual contribution.Utilise CenTax’s data access and infrastructure to support high-quality research in taxation.Location details: HMRC Datalab, 14 Westfield Avenue, London E20 1HZ; access to CenTax’s office spaces at the London School of Economics.About You / QualificationsCompleted (by start date) Master’s degree in economics or other quantitative social science.Ability to comprehend and apply complex technical information about the tax system.Excellent quantitative data analysis skills including experience or training in analysis of large datasets.Ability to clean and validate data efficiently and with excellent attention to detail.Excellent practical proficiency in the use of R.Fluency in written and spoken English.Ability to plan, prioritise and manage own workflow efficiently, including via communication with other team members.High level of initiative and desire to make independent intellectual contribution to projects.About the Department & UniversityThe Department of Economics at Warwick is consistently ranked among the top economics departments in Europe and globally. The University is a research-intensive institution founded in 1965 with strong research performance and international recognition.How to ApplyCLOSING DEADLINE: Sunday 1 February 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time). To apply, please click "Apply" and submit an application form by the deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.Your CV should include: education and employment history (including your most recent employment) and any other relevant experience (e.g., volunteering, extracurricular).Your cover letter should explain your motivations for applying and 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. Longlisted candidates may be asked to complete a data analysis/coding test lasting 2 hours. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview. See the job posting for dates and start details.We are an equal opportunity employer. See the safeguarding and DBS statements in the original notice for full details.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeContractJob functionFinance and SalesIndustries: Higher Education #J-18808-Ljbffr