"Research Officer in Data Management"

Research Officer in Data Management

London School of Economics and Political Science - Department of Methodology

Location: London
Salary: £43,277 to £48,220
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 15th January 2026
Closes: 15th February 2026

This research officer position is to work with Dr Eleanor Power as part of the ongoing "ENDOW" project (Economic Networks and the Dynamics of Wealth Inequality), funded by the UKRI and US National Science Foundation. The research officer will be based in the Department of Methodology, a leading centre for research and education in social science research methods. While we expect this to be a full-time appointment, we are open to considering the possibility of a part-time appointment.

The post entails overseeing and extending the database of the "ENDOW" project, which includes data from over fifty communities around the world, comprising economic, demographic, and social network data characterising each community, its resident households, and the individuals within them. The research officer will be responsible for the expansion of this database to include longitudinal data from each community site, implementing a robust data infrastructure to manage and curate this information. The research officer will work closely with Dr Power and data contributors to ensure data quality, standardisation, and appropriate governance. They will contribute to core analyses of the ENDOW project and develop tools and resources that will be of wide utility for the collection, curation, and analysis of cross-cultural data. This role is central to building the data infrastructure that will enable meaningful, productive comparisons across these diverse field sites and will ultimately serve as a resource for the broader scientific community.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a completed PhD, be close to completing a PhD, or have other research experience that demonstrates the capability to produce independent original research
• Have experience with database design, data management and data governance
• Have experience with programming in R or Python

This role requires both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills to navigate the ethical, practical, and cultural considerations inherent in managing sensitive data from diverse communities.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

To apply for this post, please go to www.jobs.lse.ac.uk. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email e.a.power@lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 15 February 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.