Postdoctoral Quantitative Researcher - Economics lead (Government Outcomes Lab) – Public Sector Reform

About the Blavatnik School of Government

Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; generating research with impact; and engaging with governments and practitioners.

What we offer

The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween event, and Christmas and summer parties.

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days’ annual leave
• Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services
• Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Opportunities for remote working.

About the role

We are seeking a researcher with strong expertise in quantitative methods, causal inference, and applied econometrics, and the flexibility to work in a complex, fast-moving, multi-method evaluation environment. This is a senior role within the GO Lab evaluation team for TLG, responsible for quantitative and economic research within the wider evaluation. The postholder will contribute to analysis and methodological development, while also supervising and mentoring at least one researcher.

Whilst the role is a Grade 8 position, we would be willing to consider candidates with less experience for which an appointment would be at Grade 7 (£39,424 - £47,779 p.a.) with the job title and responsibilities adjusted accordingly.

About You

You will hold a PhD/DPhil in economics, econometrics, statistics, public policy, or a closely related quantitative discipline, with post-qualification research experience. You will have a strong publication record or clear potential to produce publishable research, and familiarity with the relevant literature in applied econometrics, causal inference, and public sector evaluation.

Application Process

Please upload a supporting statement that outlines how you meet the selection criteria in your own words, along with your CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. The closing date for applications is 12 noon (UK time) on Monday, 22 June 2026.