Research Fellow – Policy (Technology, Data and City Government Innovation) - 0.5 FTE

Overview

The London School of Economics and Political Science is hiring a Research Fellow focused on policy within the Technology, Data and City Government Innovation research studio at LSE Cities. This part-time, fixed-term position is based on site in the United Kingdom. Funding supports the role until June 30, 2027, with an expectation of extension beyond that date. The position operates at 0.5 full-time equivalence.

LSE Cities is a research centre focused on how cities are shaped and transformed, studying urban development through research, events, and leadership development. The specific research studio investigates how European city governments transition to AI-first, data-driven digital public institutions. The post holder will collaborate with Professor Alexander Evans and colleagues to conduct qualitative and quantitative research on urban digital infrastructure, policy variation, and governance.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a PhD that has been awarded or submitted in a field related to technology, innovation, or urban leadership, ideally with a policy orientation. Candidates are required to possess advanced research skills for academic and policy projects, alongside an understanding of public sector leadership, administration, data, technology, and policy delivery.

What you get

The position provides a salary of no less than £53,949 per annum. Additional benefits include an occupational pension scheme, a research grants policy featuring personal reward options, generous research leave entitlement, a collegial faculty environment, and access to training and development support.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 8 November 2026 at 23.59 UK time. Late applications are not accepted.