Policy Exchange is the UK’s most influential think-tank. As Research Fellow for Economics and Tech, you have the opportunity to shape and influence UK policy through our high-quality research. We are looking for an individual with an outstanding academic background and a strong knowledge of public policy.

The successful candidate will produce research to shape industrial strategy and drive reform to the UK economy. Day-to-day, this process will require you to work with a diverse mix of politicians, policymakers, NGOs and academics to produce first class, high-impact research; produce ideas for new projects; secure funding for our work; write publications and articles; raise the media profile of our work and organize events and seminars.

To be a strong candidate, you would have:
- A strong interest in and understanding of economic policy and the tech sector
- A good degree in economics, ideally complemented by a post-graduate qualification in economics or a related discipline
- A predisposition towards market-oriented and localist policies
- At least 2 years' experience, preferably in a policy-making or policy analysis environment, and ideally with some experience of think tanks
- Excellent writing skills (not only in lengthy reports but also for a wider audience, e.g. newspapers, magazines. blogs)
- Previous experience of either fundraising or grant making would be useful, although is not a prerequisite.

This would be an opportunity for the right individual to have a significant, concrete impact on policy working for the acknowledged market leader in the field.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and appoint on merit.