We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Officer to join us on our ‘Reform of Universal Credit Childcare, and Tax-Free Childcare’ project. This is a modelling project led by Dr Gillian Paull analysing options to improve the current systems of childcare support for working parents in the UK.  More details are available in the linked Job Description.

Applicants must be able to commit to working 20 hours per week for five months, starting in early April.  The rate of pay is £28.89 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay.

To apply, send a CV and a short covering letter (no more than one page) outlining your interest in the role and how you fit the requirements to case@lse.ac.uk. Please also direct any questions you have about the role to case@lse.ac.uk.  

The deadline is Sunday 29th March 2026, although we reserve the right to close this opportunity earlier if sufficient applications are received.