RESEARCHER ASSISTANT POSITION IN THE BAROWEALTH PROJECT (UNIVERSITY OF OVIEDO – REGIOLAB)

The University of Oviedo is seeking a researcher to join the BAROWEALTH project (CN-UE-25-BAROWEALTH), focused on spatial disaggregation of economic data. The successful candidate will work on estimating and analyzing household income distribution at local levels across NUTS3 subregions in EU and EFTA countries. The main objective is to develop a comprehensive database of localized income indicators spanning a long time period. Applicants are required to possess a minimum of a Master’s degree, or an equivalent postgraduate qualification, in Economics. Proven proficiency in the programming languages (R, Stata) is also essential. Published research articles in indexed journals related to economics or economic geography will be highly regarded. In addition, strong proficiency in both English and Spanish communication skills is essential.Prior research experience in economics or related fields is expected.

The position offers a full-time contract under the Spanish Science Law, with an expected start date of January 15, 2026 and the project runs until August, 2027. Two positions are available, and the work will be conducted at the Universidad de Oviedo within the research group REGIOlab (www.regiolab.es). The application deadline is December 31, 2025. If interested, the link for applying is here.