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Ross McKenzie

Ross McKenzie

Advocacy Research Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Econ Lecturer | Applied Economics | Labour, Migration & Education

  • Education

    • The University of Edinburgh

      2016 - 2017
      MSc Economics Distinction

      Modules included: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Advanced Microeconometrics, Labour Economics, Economic Policy.Dissertation (commissioned by Scottish Government): Can behavioural economics explain the decision-making by benefit recipients and help design better policies?• Provided a detailed review of key behavioural economic concepts and a review of interventions designed based on these concepts and their effectiveness in benefit related policy. • Evaluation of the… Show more Modules included: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Advanced Microeconometrics, Labour Economics, Economic Policy.Dissertation (commissioned by Scottish Government): Can behavioural economics explain the decision-making by benefit recipients and help design better policies?• Provided a detailed review of key behavioural economic concepts and a review of interventions designed based on these concepts and their effectiveness in benefit related policy. • Evaluation of the Personal Independence Payments application process using a behavioural economic framework. Show less

    • University of Strathclyde

      2012 - 2016
      BA(hons) Economics 1:1

      Dissertation: Should Greece leave the Euro: Lessons from History.Modules included: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Applied Econometrics, Research Methods for Political Scientists, Behavioural Economics, Financial Development and Economic Growth.

    • University of Strathclyde

      2017 - 2022
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Migration Economics

      •Data Management: Independently obtained and cleaned a variety of data, such as the UK Annual Population Survey (APS). Linked datasets to allow for insightful analysis, where I combined historical Hungarian Census data, with several contemporary datasets.•Data Analysis: Throughout my PhD I have used Stata to provide insightful analysis where I utilised descriptive statistics, regression analysis and advanced methods of causal inference. •Communication: Presented academic research to… Show more •Data Management: Independently obtained and cleaned a variety of data, such as the UK Annual Population Survey (APS). Linked datasets to allow for insightful analysis, where I combined historical Hungarian Census data, with several contemporary datasets.•Data Analysis: Throughout my PhD I have used Stata to provide insightful analysis where I utilised descriptive statistics, regression analysis and advanced methods of causal inference. •Communication: Presented academic research to specialist and non-specialist audiences at academic conferences. Provided clear and succinct updates, both in writing and verbally, to supervisors and co-authors.•Teamwork: Co-authored academic papers that required setting research goals and milestones, delegating tasks to those with the best skillset, and listening and engaging with co-authors to overcome challenges to achieve our goals. •Project management: Managed several research projects whilst I found the time to teach and further my learning. Show less

  • Experience

    • AIMS Advocacy

      Jun 2015 - Dec 2015
      Advocacy Research Intern

      • Between June and September I produced a 14,000 word quantitative and qualitative report on ‘The Growing Voice of Parents in the Child Protection Process’’. With further research on funding advocacy in the Ayrshire and Arran region.• Evaluated advocacy funding in the Ayrshire and Arran region, discovering and reporting an unequal distribution of funding within the region. This generated an important discussion with the local health board coordinator.

    • AIMS Advocacy

      Jun 2016 - Sept 2016
      Advocacy Research Intern

      • I was the first person to adapt and apply the Scottish Recovery Indicator 2 (SRI2), to work for and evaluate independent advocacy.• Planning and organising the adaption and implementation of the SRI2 framework.• Working with and interviewing various stakeholders such as staff, service users, and third parties e.g. social workers and other third sector workers.• Communicate my results in a final written report.

    • Economics Observatory

      May 2020 - Jun 2020
      Contributing Author

      •Co-authored a well-received article on “How will coronavirus and the recession affect UK immigration?” •Communicated complex economic research to a non-specialist, policy-oriented audience. •Provided an insightful graphical analysis of migrants in the UK labour market that effectively communicated how the coronavirus and recession could affect UK immigration.

    • University of Strathclyde

      Oct 2020 - Jun 2022

      •Planned and took tutorials in various topics in economics and quantitative methods using R. •Communicated complex ideas in a way that is simple and intuitive to my students whilst giving them a deeper understanding of the topic. •Mark student econometric presentations, assessing the quality of analysis and presentation skills.•My efforts resulted in excellent student feedback that I was commended for by the department head. •Timely completion of several literature reviews.•Analysed time series data, where I de-seasonalised and identified structural breaks.

      • Academic Tutor

        Sept 2018 - Jun 2022

      • Research Associate

        Feb 2021 - Feb 2021

      • Research Associate

        Oct 2020 - Oct 2020

    • The Scottish Government

      Nov 2020 - Jan 2021
      Social Research Intern

      • Produced an accessible, policy-oriented review on routes to and models of citizenship.• Active communication with the Citizenship and EU Rights team to understand what research will be useful for them, and how best to deliver it.• Independent planning and organisation of a research project with a 3-month timeframe.• Commended for my ability to communicate my research in a presentation to the wider Population and Migration team.

    • Ofgem

      May 2022 - Jun 2023
      Economist

    • University of Dundee

      Aug 2023 - now
      University Lecturer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)

      Advance HE
      Jan 2021

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ross McKenzie
      SBS Dean's Recognition for Outstanding Support of the Student's Learning Experience Strathclyde Business School May 2022
    • Awarded to Ross McKenzie
      The Morgan Stanley Prize University of Strathclyde Jun 2016 For an outstanding performance in the classes of Macroeconomics 4 and Financial Development and Economic Growth.
    • Awarded to Ross McKenzie
      The Sir Charles Carter Prize University of Strathclyde Jun 2016 For outstanding performance by a Single Honours Students in Economics