We connect economists with global opportunities—from entry-level to senior roles—that shape policy, drive strategy, and influence decisions across industries.
We connect economists with global opportunities—from entry-level to senior roles—that shape policy, drive strategy, and influence decisions across industries.
Thanks to secured funding, the Centre for the Analysis of Taxation (CenTax) is expanding its team by recruiting a Research Economist. This full-time position is based in London, with work primarily conducted at the HMRC Datalab, located at 14 Westfield Avenue, London, E20 1HZ. As part of the CenTax team, you will engage in research focused on taxation policies using secure-access administrative data to inform public policy and contribute to cutting-edge economic analysis.
CenTax is a newly established research centre dedicated to improving the understanding of taxation systems and their societal impacts. Led by Dr. Arun Advani (University of Warwick) and Dr. Andy Summers (LSE), the centre conducts rigorous quantitative research on high-income tax compliance, develops evidence-based policy reforms, and disseminates findings to academic, policy, media, and civil society audiences.
In this role, you will participate in diverse research activities, including data cleaning, validation, and analysis. You will also contribute to research design, prepare presentations for academic and policy audiences, and assist in editing scholarly publications. Candidates making significant independent intellectual contributions may have opportunities to co-author papers and reports. This position offers excellent preparation for doctoral study in public economics or a career in quantitative public policy analysis.
About You
Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Economics (to be completed by September 2025) and possess strong quantitative data analysis skills. Further details on required competencies can be found in the personal specification section of the job description.
About the Department
The Department of Economics at the University of Warwick is a leading institution, consistently ranked among the top economics departments globally. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 99% of its research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent, positioning the department 2nd in the UK for economics. This role is based at the HMRC Datalab in London, with a London weighting of £4,500 per year provided.
About the University
The University of Warwick is a world-leading, research-intensive institution known for its innovation and collaborative spirit. Ranked 67th globally and 10th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2024), the university is committed to fostering a diverse and forward-thinking academic community. Warwick encourages ambition and supports staff with resources to drive meaningful progress. To learn more, visit the university’s website.
How to Apply
Application Deadline: Thursday, 20 March 2025 (11:55 pm GMT)
You may apply via the Warwick careers portal or econjobmarket.org (EJM). If applying through EJM, a secondary submission to Warwick is required, but supporting documents do not need to be resubmitted.
Longlisted candidates will be invited to complete a two-hour data analysis/coding test during the week commencing 24 March 2025. Shortlisted candidates will proceed to interviews the following week (week commencing 31 March 2025).
What We Offer
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive pension scheme, 26 days of annual leave plus Christmas closure, and extensive learning and development opportunities. Additional benefits include a generous parental leave policy, on-site childcare, and access to flexible working arrangements. The University of Warwick is proud to be a Living Wage employer, ensuring fair pay for all staff members.
To apply for this job please visit warwick-careers.tal.net.
