TSU Research Assistant – Social Costs Valuation
We are looking for heterodox or pluralist economist with interest in social ecological economics, who will do research on the Heterodox Theory of Social Costs, including comparative literature review on theory, concepts, models, and empirical research employing these frameworks. As part of this exciting opportunity you will join UWE as a Temporary Research Assistant for Social Costs Valuation which with the Sustainable Economy Research Group (SERG), based in the Faculty of Business and Law (FBL).
SERG brings together experts who are researching aspects of sustainable economy from across faculties, working on national and international initiatives.
This is a short term, temporary post (20 working days) to occur in June and/or July. The post can be tailored to occur part time or full time for suitable applicants. Please note all work will need to be completed before the end of July.
What will I be doing?
The main responsibility of this Research role is to review literature on the problem of social costs, which will be focused on heterodox economies conceptual and theoretical developments outside of the neoclassical framework of externalities theory.
You will be expected to conduct a literature review and analysis, including write up.
There will be other duties as a Research Assistant, including but not limited to:
This role will be working within a Research Team including PI and Co-I staff in FBL collaboratively addressing aspects of ex ante social (opportunity) cost accounting.
About you
You must have an undergraduate degree, ideally in a related field.
We are looking for people who are passionate about Research and working closely within a small team.
You should also be able to evidence your self-motivation and continuing professional development.
You will be expected to have good knowledge of the research area, be able to evidence good literature review including excellent writing skills. You should also be a competent user of Microsoft Excel, Word and preferably have a background in economics.
It would be beneficial for you to be skilled in data collection and analysis, although this is not essential for the role.
Where is this role based?
This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed – £300m has been invested recently on new state-of-the-art learning spaces and accommodation while we continue to develop incredible new facilities to enhance our offer even further.
Frenchay campus has excellent transport links; as well as being located near the motorway network we are within walking distance of two train stations, our bus terminus connects us to the local bus and metrobus network and we also have a range of cycling and changing facilities.
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Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 32,000 students, 250,000 alumni and 4,000 staff from across the globe. We are both globally connected and regionally embedded, with a strong network of employer and partner connections.
We have a lot to be proud of at UWE, our achievements include scoring above sector average for student satisfaction, we are ranked 36th in The Guardian Best UK Universities 2022 and 39th in the latest Times Higher Education 'Table of Tables'.
We are an ambitious and values led university. We're focused on solving future global challenges through outstanding learning, world-leading research and a culture of enterprise and we are looking for people who share our core values to help us achieve those aims.
With inclusivity as a core value, UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community. We support and celebrate the diversity of our staff and students as a key driver for innovation and success, promoting pathways and achievements to inspire and generate confidence and ambition.
In addition to progressive pay rates, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including:
We also boast an excellent in-house Learning & Development team who provide a wide variety of in-house training courses and development programmes and our Academic Practice Directorate supports our academic colleagues to ensure the highest in professional teaching standards.
Add your individuality to ours
Proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always on the lookout for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing staff community of over 4,000 individuals and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive. Add your individuality to ours to help set us apart.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Multiple Heritage or Other Minority Ethnic and female candidates as we are currently under-represented in these areas within UWE Bristol however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
Further information
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is important for our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based with the opportunity for hybrid working.
The University’s normal practice is that new appointments will be made at the starting point of the grade.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. As we are unable to sponsor anyone requiring a visa for this role candidates must therefore be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.
Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to provide your right to work documents at your interview. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable.
Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
If you would like to have informal discussion about the post, please contact Peter Bradley, Associate Professor in Economics - peter.bradley@uwe.ac.uk