Posted: 9 November 2026 - Leicester, United Kingdom
The University of Leicester is seeking a part-time (0.5 FTE) Research Assistant to support the Centre for Finance, Governance and Sustainable Growth within the School of Business. The role involves contributing to a research project examining artificial intelligence adoption, organisational transformation, and labour market change. Key responsibilities include data acquisition, evaluation, and analysis; applying research methods; and supporting literature searches. The position offers opportunities to collaborate with national and international partners, participate in workshops and conferences, and contribute to research outputs such as journal articles and technical papers. Applicants should be at least in their second year of a PhD in finance, economics, or a related field, with strong econometric skills and experience in research techniques.