Senior Research Associate, PROSPER Programme — Field Data Lead

Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A research institution is seeking a Senior Research Associate in Development Economics based at the University of Oxford. The role involves overseeing data collection for critical evaluations across South Africa and Kenya. Candidates need a Master's degree in a quantitative field, experience in econometrics, and proficiency in Stata and survey platforms. This position requires strong organizational skills, effective communication in English, and the capability to manage research projects efficiently.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree nearing completion in a quantitative discipline such as economics, statistics, mathematics, public policy, or development studies.
• Solid training in experimental methods, survey-based research, and randomized evaluations.
• Strong skills in econometrics and coding with statistical software Stata.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee data collection efforts for surveys.
• Train enumerators and field teams for accurate data collection.
• Lead the design and implementation of study evaluations with PIs.
• Analyze quantitative data to generate insights and support reporting.

Skills

Econometrics

Stata

SurveyCTO

Qualtrics

Research management

Communication in English

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in quantitative discipline

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

A research institution is seeking a Senior Research Associate in Development Economics based at the University of Oxford. The role involves overseeing data collection for critical evaluations across South Africa and Kenya. Candidates need a Master's degree in a quantitative field, experience in econometrics, and proficiency in Stata and survey platforms. This position requires strong organizational skills, effective communication in English, and the capability to manage research projects efficiently.