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

**Job Description**

**Position:** Research Associate – Boosting Immunization Demand  

**Location:** Pune, Maharashtra, India  

**Start Date:** 15 May 2025 – 15 June 2025  

**Duration:** 9 months  

**About the Company:**  

The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) is a global research center dedicated to reducing poverty through evidence-based policy. J-PAL South Asia, based at the Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR), leads J-PAL’s initiatives in the region, conducting randomized evaluations and collaborating with partners to inform policies and scale effective programs.

**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 on logistics.  

– Maintain relationships with partner organizations.  

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

**Desired Qualifications:**  

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

– Experience in development research and managing field operations in developing countries.  

– Strong quantitative skills and excellent management/organizational abilities.  

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

– Familiarity with randomized controlled trials and data analysis tools like Stata preferred.  

**Language Requirements:**  

– Fluent in English and Hindi.