Economics

Location:  Highfield Campus
Salary:   £30,942 to £38,017 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term (until 30/09/2022)
Closing Date:  Thursday 22 July 2021
Interview Date:   To be confirmed
Reference:  1407221CC

The Department of Economics at the University of Southampton is looking to recruit one researcher to work on the project ““Mergers and Inventors' Productivity in the Pharmaceutical Industry” funded by Economic and Social Research Council. This is a full time position for a 1-year period and is expected to start in September 2021.

The general aim of this project is to investigate the effect of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As) on productivity of inventors, using patent information for pharmaceutical companies published by the European Patent Office (EPO). Working under the direction of Prof. Carmine Ornaghi, you will need to estimate quantitative models using different econometric methods. An understanding of recent developments in the fields of empirical IO, in particular, economics of innovation and/or pharmaceutical industry, as well experience in the econometric analysis of big data are a necessity. 

You will have a PhD* or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Economics and experience with advanced quantitative methods, excellent knowledge and solid practical experience in the use of STATA or a similar software program and good written and oral communication skills.

*Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

Informal enquiries may be made to Prof Carmine Ornaghi via email: C.Ornaghi@southampton.ac.uk

Application Procedure 

You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Kate Pounds (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 5456 or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk  Please quote reference 1407221CC on all correspondence.