Research Officer – International Inequalities Institute

Research Officer in Inherited Inequalities and Social Mobility
International Inequalities Institute – LSE

The International Inequalities Institute (III) is one of the world’s leading research centres on inequality and its multiple manifestations.

They are seeking to recruit a Research Officer (“post-doc”) for a 24-month post to conduct original research on topics related to inequality of opportunity, mobility, and the intergenerational transmission of inequality, as a member of this research programme.

The post-holder will also be expected to contribute to the development of a database of Global Estimates of Opportunity and Mobility, including its maintenance, expansion, and documentation, as well as to use it for research purposes. The successful candidate will also play a full role in the research work of the III and in the broader activities of the III. The position will report to Professor Francisco H. G. Ferreira, Director of the III.

The post will start in May 2024 or as soon as is practicable.

More information about the position and the application procedure is available here.

Deadline for application: December 1, 2023.