Research Fellows

Making a difference through social research

IES is a leading independent centre of excellence for research and consultancy in public policy, employment and the labour market. We are not-for-profit and a registered charity, with a mission to bring about sustainable improvements in employment policy and human resource management.  We achieve this by increasing the understanding and improving the practice of key decision-makers in policy bodies and employing organisations.

About you

We are looking for competent and talented researchers to join our team. Ideally you’ll have:

• a good degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. social sciences, psychology, economics) at Masters or higher level
• at least two years’ work experience in applied social research.
• A good understanding of at least one of the priority areas that we specialise in – i.e. employment, HR/ people management, education, skills and careers; with a genuine interest in making a difference to public policy and practice.

Your benefits

IES is based in Brighton. We offer excellent benefits including 27 days holiday per year plus four closure days over Christmas plus bank holidays and a contributory career-average defined-benefit pension scheme (USS).  We also can offer you career progression and development opportunities and support you to disseminate your research, build your external reputation and expand your knowledge through working with our expert staff. 

For full details of the role, please see the job specifiction attached. 

To apply, please complete an application and equal opportunites form, found below. 

Legal note

The Institute for Employment Studies:

• is a registered charity (no. 258390)
• seeks to be an equal opportunities employer
• is an Investor in People