Job Opportunity for Research Associate at J-PAL in Pune, Maharashtra, India

**Job Description: Research Associate – Boosting Immunization Demand**

**Position:** Research Associate  

**Location:** Pune, Maharashtra, India  

**Sector:** Social Networks, Health  

**Project Duration:** 9 months  

**Start Date:** Between May 15 and June 15, 2025  

**About the Organization:**  

The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) is a global research center dedicated to reducing poverty through evidence-based policy research. J-PAL South Asia, based at IFMR in India, conducts randomized evaluations and works with partners to implement effective policies.

**Position Overview:**  

We seek a Research Associate to lead impact evaluations focused on boosting immunization demand in India. This role involves managing field operations for a project testing a new model for identifying local ambassadors to disseminate information about routine immunizations across 450 villages.

**Key Responsibilities:**

– Design survey questionnaires and refine study instruments.

– Manage and supervise field teams, including recruitment, training, and supervision.

– Oversee data collection and ensure compliance with IRB protocols.

– Coordinate with administrative and finance teams for logistics and payments.

– Maintain relationships with partner organizations.

– Assist with data cleaning, preliminary analysis, and donor reporting.

**Qualifications:**

– Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, or related fields.

– Experience in development research preferred.

– Strong management, organizational, and quantitative skills.

– Fluency in English; conversational proficiency in Hindi or Marathi is a plus.

– Familiarity with Stata or other data analysis software is advantageous.

– Knowledge of randomized controlled trials is beneficial.

**Additional Requirements:**  

Candidates must have work authorization to work in India.  

This position offers an opportunity to gain field management experience in cutting-edge development research within a global network of researchers.