1. Research careers outside university
NIESR: Academic research with a policy focus
Required skills:
Flexibility and research interest in different areas;
Possibility to develop original ideas to address important economic and social issues;
Qualitative and quantitative research skills, analytical, communication and writing skills;
Creativity;
Team oriented work;
High level of engagement with the media and the public.

2. How to get involved:
Internships, collaboration on research projects, P.hD scholarship with ESCoE (funded by ONS);
Attendance to events and seminars;
Check the website, follow on twitter, blogs, podcast;
Engage with researcher using social media

3. Careers opportunities:
Collaboration and networking;
Seminars and dissemination of research;
Training opportunities;
Working in very different areas: macroeconomics and forecasting, microeconomic research, social research;
Mix methods and innovative approaches;
Follow your own academic interest but also respond to public policy questions.

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