DIL-India is seeking full-time Research Associates to collaborate on current and ongoing research in development economics. Successful applicants will collaborate with Principal Investigators (PIs) at the Development Innovation Lab (DIL) at the University of Chicago, including Professor Michael Kremer, Nobel laureate, and DIL Faculty Director. The Research Associate would lead scoping and research implementation efforts for DIL India's projects in education, weather forecasting/digital agriculture, safe water and other areas. In the near term, the role will involve supporting field implementation and research in Telangana related to weather forecasting, heat-risk forecasts, farmer decision making, as well as qualitative research on numeracy and probability training of farmers. The ideal candidate possesses a mix of economics, analytical, interpersonal and communications skills, and is passionate about conducting research in development economics.
Responsibilities
- Supports the design and implementation of experiments under the direction of the PI.
- Design and refine data collection instruments as well as data collection and monitoring protocols aligned with the research design and desired outcome measurements.
- Leads field research activities, including training and overseeing the work of research support personnel.
- Codes high-frequency checks and analyzes data from field activities.
- Manage relationships with collaborating organizations
- Conducts literature reviews.
- Support in writing policy memos, technical reports, and academic manuscripts summarizing research findings.
- Presents research findings at staff meetings, seminars, and scientific conferences.
- Assists with building databases.
- Maintains technical and organizational support for a research project.
- Perform additional related duties assigned by the PI or senior management.
Qualifications
Education
- A master's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Envir
📌 Research Associate (Delhi)
🏢 Dhauladar Innovation Labs
📍 Delhi
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