Researcher: Public Economy Project (Grant Funded 12-Month contract) at University of the Witwatersrand

Department Description        

The Southern Centre for Inequality Studies (SCIS) is an interdisciplinary research centre located in the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management at the University of the Witwatersrand. The SCIS wishes to appoint a researcher in its Public Economy Project (PEP) which generates applied policy research on budget policy, fiscal institutions, and macro-fiscal choices, focusing on the consequences for inequality. The Researcher will be an expert on macro-fiscal policy analyses, contributing towards the building and maintenance of a set of macro-fiscal analytical tools. They will also contribute to research outputs and play a role in the overall implementation of the project. The successful candidate will be flexible, innovative, and proactive with the ability to work in a diverse team.

Brief Description        

REQUIREMENTS:

• At the Researcher level, at least a master’s degree is required for this appointment. It is preferable for the candidate to have a PhD or to be studying towards a PhD.
• Demonstrable experience in supporting research in an academic or policy context, especially with respect to macro-fiscal analysis and debt sustainability modelling.
• Demonstrable project management and administrative skills with an interest in fiscal policy and fiscal institutions.
• Knowledge and experience in research skills (quantitative and qualitative) and financial modelling.
• A high level of motivation and ability to work with limited supervision, including managing different stakeholders.