Research Manager with Professor Leena Kinger Hans and Professor Sarang Deo

Academic Openings

Research Manager with Professor Leena Kinger Hans and Professor Sarang Deo- Project Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications and Experience

Base location: Patna (possibility of relocation to Hyderabad 2 nd half of the year)

Principal Investigators: Prof. Leena Kinger Hans, Prof. Sarang Deo

Project Description

Using an RCT design, this study aims to enhance the effectiveness of Community Health Workers (ASHAs in India) through a mission-engagement intervention. The project comprises the following components:
Pilot phase testing surveys and workshops September 2024
Baseline surveys for 800 ASHAs and households - October-November 2024
Workshop intervention period - December-March 2024
Endline surveys - March-April 2025
Follow up surveys, data analysis and preparation of relevant research outputs May-September 2025

Roles and Responsibilities

Supervising core research activities
Lead the implementation of the project




Ensure compliance with Institutional Review Board protocols
Supervise research associates including overseeing day-to-day activities and ensure high quality data analysis
Supervise research associates and other operational staff.
Coordinate with field managers
Anticipate challenges to research projects and work with researchers to address them.
Identify and mitigate risks to research projects.
Work closely with principal investigators to ensure project budgets are updated and executed properly

Stakeholder management: Manage relationships with funding organizations, partner institutions and other stakeholders to coordinate and fulfil project outcomes

Serve as the primary contributor to written products like progress reports, research reports, briefings, blogs, grant reports and other key documents

Desired Qualifications and Experience
Master s degree in relevant field such as economics or public policy/administra

📌 Research Manager Hyderabad
🏢 Indian School of Business & Finance (ISBF)
📍 Hyderabad