Luis Barreiro Lab Inc is seeking a full-time Research Manager to oversee development economics projects at the University of Chicago. The role involves managing research teams, ensuring quality data collection, and developing research systems, while requiring significant experience in project management and economics
Job Summary
The Development Innovation Lab at the University of Chicago uses the tools of economics to develop innovations with the potential to benefit millions of people in low- and middle-income countries.
The Research Manager will work with DIL’s lead researchers, the Director, Research Management, and the Faculty Director to manage research and build out the Lab’s research systems.
Responsibilities include implementing research, guiding data collection and analysis, managing staff, leading communications with partners, and developing internal research project management systems.
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Luis Barreiro Lab Inc is seeking a full-time Research Manager to oversee development economics projects at the University of Chicago. The role involves managing research teams, ensuring quality data collection, and developing research systems, while requiring significant experience in project management and economics.
Salary
$73,000.00 - $95,000.00
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
High-quality data collection
Research ethics (IRB) applications
Manage research staff
Research project budgets
Build research project management systems
Organize research events
Nice-to-have
Cross-cultural communication skills
Field work in developing countries
AI to automate workflows
Key Requirements
5-7 years of work experience
College or university degree in related field
Experience conducting randomized control trials
Demonstrated experience managing project budgets
Graduate level training in economics and econometrics (preferred)