Research Manager

dfi.uchicago.edu

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Base: $73,000.00 - $95,000.00; bonus/equity: not s...
5-7 years work experience in related discipline
Manage junior research staff and teams
Develop and manage research project budgets
The Development Innovation Lab at the University of Chicago seeks a Research Manager to lead development economics research projects under Nobel laureate Michael Kremer

Job Summary

  • The Development Innovation Lab at the University of Chicago seeks a Research Manager to lead development economics research projects under Nobel laureate Michael Kremer.
  • The role involves managing scientific research facilities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring junior research staff while building internal project management systems.
  • Candidates must be willing to travel extensively to locations such as Kenya, India, Rwanda, Uganda, Nigeria, Colombia, Peru, and the Dominican Republic.

Matching Summary

The Development Innovation Lab at the University of Chicago seeks a Research Manager to lead development economics research projects under Nobel laureate Michael Kremer.

Salary

Base: $73,000.00 - $95,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, retirement, and paid time off included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5-7 years work experience in related discipline
  • Manage junior research staff and teams
  • Develop and manage research project budgets
  • Conduct literature reviews and IRB applications
  • Guide data collection evaluation and analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Experience conducting randomized control trials
  • Graduate level training in economics and econometrics
  • Strong cross-cultural communication skills
  • Field work experience in developing countries
  • Ability to use AI to automate workflows

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • 5+ years relevant work experience
  • Experience with randomized control trials preferred
  • Graduate training in economics preferred
  • Work experience in specific developing countries preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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