Research Consultant – Edinburgh Office
Zubiya Moin is a Research Consultant in the Edinburgh Office of Rocket Science. With a strong background in economics and data analysis, Zubiya specialises in economic impact assessment, skills and employment analysis, and addressing inequality issues. Her recent work includes assessing the impact of the UK’s levelling up mission on living standards using advanced econometric techniques, and analysing the gender pay gap in the UK labour market using post-double LASSO and quantile regression methods.
With a keen interest in evidence-based policymaking and a talent for translating complex data into actionable insights, Zubiya brings a unique blend of analytical rigor and practical problem-solving to her role at Rocket Science. Her work aims to contribute to more effective policies and interventions in areas of economic development, skills enhancement, and social equity.
M.Sc. Economics, The University of Edinburgh
B. A. (Hons.) Economics, Jamia Millia Islamia, India
Specialist Areas:
- Skills
- Employment
- Inequalities
- Economic development
- Economic impact assessment
- Data analysis
Portfolio:
- Assessing impact of UK’s levelling up mission one on living standards using Generalized Synthetic Control method.
- Dissecting the Gender-pay gap in the UK labour market using post-double LASSO, quantile regression techniques.
- Northeast Cambridge Skills and Employment Needs Analysis (Cambridge City Council) mapping economic and skills deprivation.
- Catch 22 Creativity programme beneficiary and outcomes data analysis & social return on investment mapping.
Little Weaknesses:
- Puppies.
- Indian Street food.
- Marvel fan (irrespective of how bad it gets).
