Junior Research Fellow at University of Cape Town

• The successful candidate will be involved in original empirical research, data analysis, report writing, and publishing.

Requirements for the position:

• A PhD degree in Economics;
• At least two years’ post-doctoral work experience;
• Demonstrated interest in at least one of the following fields: labour markets, development economics, poverty, inequality, and/or social policy, human capital/education;
• Strong analytical skills relating to quantitative and/or qualitative data;
• Good working knowledge of STATA or similar statistical package; and
• Willingness to work both individually and as part of a team.

The following will be advantageous:

• Ability to communicate academic research to varying audiences

Responsibilities include:

• Original empirical research including data analysis and report writing
• Research dissemination in the form of presentations and policy briefs
• Presenting research to a wide range of stakeholders at conferences, workshops, meetings etc.
• Proposal writing

Closing date: 23 April 2023