Research Associate in Urban Economics (fixed-term) (ED

About the role

This exciting opportunity at the Brunel Centre involves joining a ground-breaking initiative at the forefront of regional economic research and development. 

Located at the University of Bath, you will play a pivotal role as a Research Associate in shaping the Centre’s mission to provide cutting-edge data and insights to support sustainable and inclusive economic growth across the West of England.

Embedded in a collaborative partnership between UWE Bristol, the University of Bath, and Futures West, and funded by the Research England RED Fund, the Brunel Centre will serve as a vital hub for economic data, research, knowledge exchange and policy innovation. 

Your work will involve leveraging advanced data analysis tools, working in trusted research environments, to generate real-time and long-term insights on critical urban economic challenges for the West of England.

This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate with leading academics, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. 

With access to state-of-the-art research facilities, you will contribute to high-quality publications, shape regional policy discourse, and explore innovative approaches to economic analysis. 

This is a rare chance to advance your research career while making a tangible impact on sustainable and inclusive regional growth and policymaking.

About you

We are looking for a dynamic researcher with a passion for applying innovative methodologies to tackle complex economic issues. 

You will hold (or have submitted) a PhD in urban economics or a related disciplinary field, such as housing or transport economics, and possess advanced expertise in one or more areas such as quantitative methods and spatial mapping.

You thrive in collaborative environments and have the communication skills to translate complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences. 

Proficiency in managing research projects and working with secure data environments is essential. 

If you are ready to bring your expertise to a role that offers both intellectual challenge and the chance to drive regional development, we would love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of economic policy in the West of England.

Additional information 

As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.

What we can offer you:

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

Free counselling services through Health AssuredCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff discounts on postgraduate tuition feesStaff discount on language coursesGenerous employer contributory pension schemesGenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceA wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and moreFree entry to the Holburne Museum in BathLocal discounts and moreA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

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Closing Date: 22 Apr 2025

Department: Education & Research

Salary: £38,249 to £45,413