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Job Quality Premiums for Graduates across Europe

A Research Assistant position is now available at the Institute for Employment Research (IER), University of Warwick, supporting a pioneering research project on job quality premiums for university graduates across Europe. This research addresses a significant gap in our understanding of higher education's broader benefits beyond earnings, particularly relevant given the growing focus on job quality in both academic research and policy domains, alongside the global expansion of tertiary education.

The project examines graduate outcomes through seven comprehensive dimensions of job quality: earnings, prospects, skills and discretion, social environment, physical environment, work intensity and working time quality. Through analysis of the European Working Conditions Survey data and Understanding Society (UKHLS), the research will investigate whether graduates experience 'job quality premiums' relative to non-graduates, track the evolution of these premiums over time, and examine variations across gender and ethnic groups.

Working with Dr Sangwoo Lee at IER, the Research Assistant will conduct sophisticated quantitative analyses of large-scale datasets, generate descriptive statistics, and contribute to research outputs examining how educational attainment shapes job quality across European labour markets. This work constitutes a vital proof-of-concept study, establishing foundations for an ambitious international research programme that will examine job quality premiums across Europe, America, Asia, and Australasia.

The position begins in April 2025 with flexible hybrid working arrangements. Successful candidates will hold a Master's level qualification in Economics, Social Sciences, or demonstrate equivalent research experience, complemented by strong quantitative research capabilities and proven experience in handling large-scale survey datasets.

For enquiries about the project and position, please contact Dr Sangwoo Lee at sangwoo.lee@warwick.ac.uk.

Thu 23 Jan 2025, 16:55

Centre for Applied Linguistics Read more from Latest News

£2.5 million funding confirmed for University of Warwick-led research into language policy in Europe

University of Warwick will lead a new research project, in a collaboration between nine universities in nine countries to explore language policy across Europe.

Professor Angela Creese will lead the research project, Strategies to strengthen European linguistic capital in a globalised world (MultiLX), funded through Horizon Europe.

Increased mobility of people has altered the linguistic make-up of Europe, while rapid developments in AI and other digital technology have revolutionised the way people communicate. There is an urgent need for language policy to keep pace with these changes. This research project addresses that need by investigating the diversity of linguistic practices in Europe and making recommendations to language policy-makers.
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Thu 23 Jan 2025, 14:23 | Tags: Research

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National Student Survey Result

We are delighted to share some positive results we have received from National Student Survey 2022.

Mon 03 Oct 2022, 17:32 | Tags: CLL Students survey Warwick University

Economics Read more from News

Warwick Economics ranked 2nd in the UK for research excellence

Ranked 2nd in the
Research Excellence Framework.

Discover our Research Impact

99% of the Department of Economics' research has been rated world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) overall in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.

The REF results, released on Thursday 12 May 2022, place the Department as 2nd in the UK for overall research quality in the discipline of Economics and Econometrics, according to rankings of institutions by Grade Point Average (GPA)* published by Times Higher Education. Submissions to the REF are made by institutions and assessed by subject-level expert panels in three key areas:

  • The quality of research outputs in terms of their originality, significance and rigour (accounting for 60% of the overall outcome)
  • The reach and significance of research impact beyond academia (25%)
  • The vitality and sustainability of the environment that supports research (15%).

The weighting of these elements forms the overall quality profile. Each area is rated as 4*, 3*, 2*, 1* or unclassified.

Key highlights from REF 2021

Outputs
    • The Department ranks 3rd in the UK for quality of research output in Economics and Econometrics, according to Times Higher Education.
    • 98% of the Department’s submitted research outputs are rated 4* (world-leading) or 3* (internationally excellent).
    Impact
        • The Department ranks 2nd for impact in the UK.
        • 80% of the Department’s impact is rated 4* (outstanding) and 20% is 3* (very considerable).

        The assessment was based on the submission of impact case studies, which describe specific examples of how the Department’s research has made a positive difference to the economy, society and quality of life beyond academia.

        Read more and watch short videos about the impact of our work.

        Environment
            • The Department ranks 3rd for research environment in the UK.
            • 87.5% of the Department’s environment submission is rated 4* (conducive to producing research of world-leading quality and enabling outstanding impact).

            The assessment considered a wide range of factors including:

                • How research is structured in the Department
                • Strategies for research, impact, staffing and staff development
                • Research income, infrastructure and facilities
                • Collaborations and contributions to the research base, economy and society.

                Find out more about our research.

                Learn more about our comprehensive MRes/PhD programme.

                Commenting on the results, Head of Department Professor Jeremy Smith, said: “These results reinforce our position as one of the leading departments in the UK for economics.”

                “Our strong performance in the REF reflects the incredibly hard work of staff from across the whole Department in conducting and supporting the production of innovative research that pushes the boundaries of the discipline. That this research is also shaping policy as indicated by the evaluation of the impact case studies is also very gratifying.”

                “We are extremely proud of this achievement and look forward to building on our strategy for developing research excellence in the coming years.”

                Professor Carlo Perroni, Research Director for the Department, said: “The Department of Economics at the University of Warwick is home to a vibrant and diverse research environment that produces relevant and exciting work across all major sub-fields of economics.”

                “We are proud of our researchers and of our PhD students, and we are pleased that the REF result recognises the value of what we do.”

                About the REF

                The REF is the system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions. It is led by the four UK higher education funding bodies: Research England, the Scottish Funding Council, the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales, and the Department for the Economy, Northern Ireland.

                REF results inform the allocation of public research funding and are used in university league tables and benchmarking. The process ensures accountability for public investment in research and provides evidence of the benefits of this investment.

                Notes on rankings

                *Grade Point Average (GPA) is a measure of average quality of research. It is calculated by multiplying the percentage of 4* research by four, 3* research by three, 2* research by two and 1* research by one. The totals are added together and divided by 100 to give an average overall star-rating.

                Thu 12 May 2022, 09:00 | Tags: Featured homepage-news Promoted

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                Fri 22 Apr 2022, 09:00

                Institute for Employment Research Read more from IER News & blogs

                IER joins JUST-Systems project to examine implications of Net Zero for domiciliary care

                Achieving a Just Transition to Net Zero is one of the defining challenges of modern times. At IER, we're excited to be part of the newly announced Just-Systems project, funded by UKRI and led by the University of Aberdeen.

                Fri 31 Jan 2025, 12:05 | Tags: news, social care, technology

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                NSS Now Open for PAIS Finalists

                The National Student Survey (NSS) is now open at the link below. In partnership with our students, we have built the PAIS department together. Thank you! We’d love your feedback on the three or four years you have spent with us, in PAIS.

                TAKE THE SURVEY – DIRECT LINK TO COMPLETE THE NSS

                Mon 03 Feb 2025, 09:10 | Tags: Staff Undergraduate

                Philosophy Read more from Philosophy News

                Philosophy at Warwick 60th Anniversary Launch Event

                Join us to celebrate our 60th Birthday! Warwick Philosophy Department is the grand old age of 60. While young in philosophy years, this is some achievement, and we are proud of how we do philosophy and of the philosophy we produce.

                We would be thrilled if you could join us at our launch event on June 16th, 2025 Senate House, Bloomsbury, from 5pm–7pm, to remember our past and embrace our future. The event will be an opportunity to meet and talk with members of our philosophy family – including current and past academics, students, alumni, partners and stakeholders – and to hear from a small number of current members of the department.

                We hope you can share this special occasion with us and look forward to welcoming you in June.

                Find out more and register here

                Wed 22 Jan 2025, 14:20

                Sociology Read more from News

                Public Talk by Ayse Guveli on Turkish Migration to Europe

                In Germany, so-called hashtag#Gastarbeiter migrants were recruited to the labour market from the 1950s. How do their experiences affect their grandchildren hashtag#ThirdGeneration today? Online talk with Prof. Ayse Guveli of University of Warwick.

                Thu 28 Nov 2024, 11:53 | Tags: good news

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                The University of Warwick's Centre for Teacher Education Receives Outstanding Ofsted Grade

                The University of Warwick’s Centre for Teacher Education (CTE) has received a glowing report following a recent Ofsted inspection, highlighting the exceptional quality of training and support provided to its teaching trainees. The inspection report underscores the University’s commitment to nurturing future educators who are well-prepared and passionate about their careers.

                Thu 25 Jul 2024, 10:01 | Tags: feature-01, PGCE, Postgraduate, teaching, train to teach