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Research Associate Roles and Responsibilities:
The RA will work closely with academic researchers to perform a variety of tasks including (but not limited to) sampling, randomization, power calculations, data management and analysis. This role also includes working closely with field RAs and RM to lead phone and field surveys on the ground.
- Analyzing data from the RCT
- Assisting PIs in sampling, randomization and power calculation exercises, when needed
- Launching monthly dashboards displaying indicators from multiple data sources for the study participants of the RCT
- Designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative and quantitative research, running pilot exercises, refining study design and survey instruments
- Managing field teams: Recruit, train, and supervise both field-based and data operations teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors and other field and office staff, along with training and supervising call center agents and monitors, who make outbound calls on a high frequency basis.
- Oversee the implementation of the evaluation following the research design in association with our partner organization
- Supervise data collection and data entry and ensure good quality of the data at each of these two stages
- Assist in preparation of documents and presentations for dissemination
- Work on any other tasks assigned by the Research Manager or the Principal Investigators
- Report to the Research Manager on all of the activities mentioned above
Desired Qualifications and Experience: - Strong proficiency in R is essential (with past experience in using Shiny preferred), along with the ability to write, run and troubleshoot complex pieces of code in a short chunk of time
- Knowledge of STATA
- Master’s degree in Economics is strongly preferred
- Past experience in analyzing data from an RCT, along with data visualization skills
- Familiarity with GitHub, Matlab and Python a plus
- Fluency and excellent communication skills in English and Hindi. Familiarity with Odia will be great, but not necessary
- Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills
- Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player
- Familiarity with impact evaluations and randomized controlled trials
- Ability to give and receive completely frank feedback
- Willingness to live in rural or peri-urban areas and travel extensively to study areas is essential
- Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills
- Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player
- Ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations
- We are looking for a commitment period of 12 months for this position.
Note on Work Authorizations:
- Candidates must have work authorization to work in India. This covers citizens of India, Nepal or Bhutan, Persons of Indian origin (PIO), and an Overseas Citizens of India (OCI).
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please click on the apply button on the JD here; the first-time users will be asked to sign up and upload the CV, cover letter, and academic transcripts (optional).
For any queries, please write to recruitment.jpalsa@ifmr.ac.in.
To apply for this job please visit www.povertyactionlab.org.
