The Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Reading is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Quantitative Political Behaviour and Political Economy for the UKRI-funded project ‘DIVIDED: Inequality and Polarization Prevention’, led by Associate Professor Miriam Sorace. This full-time, fixed-term position is for 2.5 years (with possible extension to 3 years), offering early-career researchers the opportunity to advance research on place-based politics, inequalities, and polarization, while developing their independent academic profile.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant research environment, collaborating with partners such as the LSE Data Science Institute, UK Labour Party HQ (Data & Insight), Opinium, and the European Election Studies. The postdoctoral researcher will be embedded in and help run the Public Opinion Analytics Lab (POAL), a collaboration between the University of Reading, LSE, and the University of Southampton. There is also the possibility to work from the LSE Data Science Institute for one year.

Applicants must hold (or be near completion of) a PhD in Political Science, Economics, or a related field, and possess strong quantitative skills. Experience in political behaviour, political economy, and survey or social science methodology is essential. The role involves designing and conducting statistical and experimental analyses, supporting data architecture and infrastructure, co-authoring academic outputs, and contributing to the lab’s activities.

The position offers a salary of £36,636 - £38,784 per annum. The University of Reading is committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting flexible working arrangements and professional development. International applicants should check Skilled Worker Visa eligibility.

To apply, candidates must submit a supporting statement addressing all criteria, a CV with academic papers, and a cover letter (max 2 pages, under 500KB) via the University of Reading job portal. For further information, contact Miriam Sorace at [email protected].