The London School of Economics and Political Science is inviting applications for a Research Assistant position based in Paris. The role supports ongoing research at the intersection of urban economics and economic history, focusing on how large-scale sanitation investments shaped the economic development of modern Paris throughout the 19th century.
The position involves visiting archives in Paris, digitising historical documents, and assisting in processing them using tools for machine learning. This opportunity is well suited for candidates interested in empirical research, historical data, and social science inquiry.
Position Details
Salary: €15 per hour
Total Compensation: Up to €3000
Location: Paris
Start: Early January 2026
Hours: Approximately 10–20 hours per week, totalling around 200 hours between January and March 2026
Eligibility
• Must be based in Paris
• Working proficiency in French and English
• Background in social science or any related area
• Open to applicants at all academic levels
• Tasks may be adjusted based on the selected candidate’s qualifications
Application Process
Applicants must submit:
• A copy of their CV
• A 200-word statement explaining their motivation for working with historical data
Send the required documents to:
y.wiskamp@lse.ac.uk
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Contact
Ignacio Banares-Sanchez
Website: https://ignaciobanares.com/
Email: I.Banares-Sanchez@Lse.ac.uk
Yoshiki Wiskamp
Website: https://yoshikiwiskamp.com/
Email: Y.Wiskamp@Lse.ac.uk
Link to the official notification : LINK
