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. It was founded and is led by Nobel laureate Michael Kremer.
DIL is seeking a full-time Research Manager to work with the faculty director (Michael Kremer) and other researchers on development economics research projects. The researcher manager will work with DIL’s lead researchers to manage a portfolio of projects.
Job Summary
This position manages scientific research projects or scientific research facilities. Uses considerable on-the-job experience to ensure compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies. Works independently to write articles, reports and manuscripts, and presents research findings at meetings and/or conferences.
Responsibilities
Works closely with Lead Researchers and DIL Directors.
Oversees the research process, including supervising data collection activities for DIL projects, conducting qualitative research, desk research, and quantitative analysis to inform research design, and ensuring rigorous research quality.
Manages project operations and administration for their projects. Responsibilities may include IRB, new proposal development, contracting, budgeting, donor reporting and communication, grants management, and project finance.
Leads communications with DIL partners; writes proposals and other research outputs.
Builds research work programs and tracks progress against them.
Manage DIL staff including Research Professionals and Research Associates; recruits and trains new DIL staff.
Manages high-level relationships with DIL partners including governments, non-profit organizations, and donors; develops new research collaborations for the organization.
Provides input on cross-cutting lab activities or DIL public goods as required.
Solves complex problems relating to the administration of projects, including planning new procedures, adapting existing procedures to the needs of the project, and making significant contributions to methodology.
Guides data collection, evaluation and analysis. Designs and manages databases. Writes reports, articles and manuscripts.
Presents research findings at meetings and conferences, as well as to funding agencies. Conducts literature reviews. Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings.
Performs other related work as needed.
Education:
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in economics, public policy, or a related field by the start of the position.
Experience:
Conducting randomized control trials.
Managing or creating project budgets.
Graduate level training in economics and econometrics.
Technical Skills Or Knowledge:
Work experience in countries where DIL has an expanding research portfolio (Kenya, India, Uganda, Nigeria, Colombia, Peru, Dominican Republic).
Knowledge of and experience with field work in developing countries.
Conducting research including managing research teams.
Preferred Competencies
Excellent organizational skills and high-level of attention to detail.
Strong cross-cultural communication skills.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
References Contact Information (3) (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Other
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Higher Education
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