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We are seeking a Research Manager to oversee a portfolio of three research projects. Two field-based projects explore the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing judicial and bureaucratic state capacity in India. The third project is building a harmonized data repository of Indian firm and household microdata. This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in managing pioneering projects at the forefront of economics research and public policy. Key responsibilities include contributing to the design and implementation of assigned projects, leading stakeholder engagement, mentoring and supervising the research team, managing budgeting and operational tasks, overseeing reporting processes, and handling contracts and grants management. We are looking for a proactive individual with proven management experience and familiarity with applied economics research and capable of working with multiple stakeholders to achieve project objectives. The candidate should be prepared to thrive in a dynamic organizational environment and demonstrate high levels of integrity and commitment to our work. The successful candidate will join a team of Principal Investigators (PIs) and Research Assistants (RAs). They will gain direct experience collaborating with policy partnersspecifically the NITI Aayog and various Indian courtsimplementing surveys and field experiments, and conducting rigorous data analysis. Project 1: Artificial Intelligence, Government Litigation, and Bureaucratic Decision Making PIs: Daron Acemoglu (MIT), Ananya Kotia (LSE), Utkarsh Saxena (Oxford) Working with Indian government agencies, this project studies whether artificial intelligence tools can be used to reduce inefficiencies caused by excessive government-initiated tax litigation in India. Project 2: Artificial Intelligence and Judicial State Capacity PIs: Ananya Kotia (LSE), Utkarsh Saxena (Oxford) This project seeks to address India's substantial judicial backlog of over 50 million cases by evaluating the impact of integrating AI-driven tools like transcription, translation, OCR scanning, and case flow management software in courtrooms in a large Indian state. The intervention aims to test the impact of such tools on case resolution times and judicial decision-making. Project 3: India Data Lab PIs: Ananya Kotia (LSE) The India Data Lab (IDL) is an initiative to harmonize unit-level microdata from India's key household and firm surveys, specifically the National Sample Surveys (NSS) and the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI). In collaboration with LSE, IGC, and NITI Aayog, the IDL will integrate these datasets into the National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP). By cleaning and standardizing these complex datasets into a single, analysis-ready repository, the IDL aims to significantly streamline research efforts and enhance empirical studies on India's economy. Qualifications Master's degree in Economics (or bachelor's degree with relevant work experience). At least three years of relevant work experience Experience in managing randomized controlled trials is required. Knowledge of Stata (or any other statistical tool) is required. Ability to work in a team, manage multiple projects on the ground, and be self-motivated. Some experience conducting social science or economic field research, including supervising data collection, teams of field workers, survey design and implementation, financial reporting, and data management Responsibilities Develop survey instruments and data request documents for data collection Create technical documentation for internal and external audiences Conduct background research and literature reviews Draft content for reports to policymakers, academic papers, grant proposals, research protocols, and other project documents Supervise and mentor Research Associates Work with J-PAL South Asias Finance team to ensure project budgets and project spending is kept in check, funder deliverables are prepared and attended to, and PI requests are prepared on time. Ensure compliance with J-PALs research protocols across all project activities Designate roles and responsibilities for each project team member (including Finance Managers), manage project timelines schedule check-in dialogues with team members, liaise communicate with external stakeholders, the internal team, and set up management reporting. Travel to the field as needed

Name of the Project: Boosting Immunization Demand Language Requirement: Hindi, English, Marathi Sector: Social Networks, Health About the Position J-PAL South Asia at the Institute for Financial Management and Research seeks qualified applicants for the position of Research Associate to lead impact evaluations in India. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The Research Associate will join a team of world-class researchers from leading universities in the world and will gain first-hand experience implementing randomized control trials in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research Read more about our work and projects here. Project Specific Details This project is a scale-up pilot of a previously evaluated study done in collaboration with the Government of Haryana. It was found that a package of interventions combining well-connected local immunization ambassadors, targeted reminders and incentives to caregivers increased routine immunization by approximately 55%. This project aims to test the effectiveness of a new model for identification of ambassadors to spread information on routine immunization. The study will focus on verifying the centrality of gossips/ambassadors selected through a model of phoney surveys conducted by the NGO Suvita. The study will be conducted in a sample of 450 villages. During the first phase of the study, gossips will be identified by field surveys by J-PAL, phone surveys by Suvita and through random selection by Suvita from Suvitas database. The second phase of the study would be information dissemination. In each of the 450 villages, J-PAL SA surveyors would seed the information to a maximum of five ambassadors who would in turn inform the villagers to register onto a text messaging service to receive information on immunization. The centrality of the nodes will be assessed through the number of people who register on the service. The RA will be responsible for a series of primary data collection exercises. The RA will work with the Research Manager and Principal Investigators, who will guide and supervise them in various tasks. The PIs for this Project are Arun Chandrashekar (Stanford University) and Esther Duflo (MIT). Key Responsibilities Research Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: Designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot exercises, refining study design and survey instruments Managing teams: Recruit, train, and supervise both field-based and data operations teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors, data entry operators and other field and office staff Supervising data collection and data entry to ensure good data quality during both these phases Co-ordinating with the Administrative and Finance team on a variety of tasks related to field staff contracting and payments Overseeing the implementation of the evaluation in accordance to the research design in association with our partner organization Ensuring that the project complies with IRB and JPAL data collection and security protocols with the help of the Research Manager Maintaining relationship with partner organizations at both headquarters and field levels Assisting with data cleaning and preliminary data analysis Assisting in preparation of documents and presentations for donor reporting as well as dissemination activities Reporting to PIs on all of the above mentioned activities Any other task as assigned by the Research Manager, AD Research or ED Desired Qualifications A Bachelor's/Masters degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, education or related fields Experience living in a developing country is a strong plus Previous experience in development research preferred Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills Fluency and excellent communication skills in English Some conversational-level skills in regional languages such as Hindi, Marathi etc. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations Knowledge of Stata (strongly preferred) or other data analysis software is preferred Familiarity with randomized controlled trials/clinical trials/quasi-experiments preferred Ability to deal with unstructured and changing environments Ability to work independently and in rural field locations

J-PAL South Asia at the Institute for Financial Management and Research seeks qualified applicants for the position of Research Associate to lead impact evaluations in India. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The Research Associate will join a team of world-class researchers from leading universities in the world and will gain first-hand experience implementing randomized control trials in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research Read more about our work and projects Project Specific Details This project is a scale-up pilot of a previously evaluated study done in collaboration with the Government of Haryana. It was found that a package of interventions combining well-connected local immunization ambassadors, targeted reminders and incentives to caregivers increased routine immunization by approximately 55%. This project aims to test the effectiveness of a new model for identification of ambassadors to spread information on routine immunization. The study will focus on verifying the centrality of gossips/ambassadors selected through a model of phoney surveys conducted by the NGO Suvita. The study will be conducted in a sample of 450 villages. During the first phase of the study, gossips will be identified by field surveys by J-PAL, phone surveys by Suvita and through random selection by Suvita from Suvitas database. The second phase of the study would be information dissemination. In each of the 450 villages, J-PAL SA surveyors would seed the information to a maximum of five ambassadors who would in turn inform the villagers to register onto a text messaging service to receive information on immunization. The centrality of the nodes will be assessed through the number of people who register on the service. The RA will be responsible for a series of primary data collection exercises. The RA will work with the Research Manager and Principal Investigators, who will guide and supervise them in various tasks. The PIs for this Project are Arun Chandrashekar (Stanford University) and Esther Duflo (MIT). Key Responsibilities Research Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: Designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot exercises, refining study design and survey instruments Managing teams: Recruit, train, and supervise both field-based and data operations teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors, data entry operators and other field and office staff Supervising data collection and data entry to ensure good data quality during both these phases Co-ordinating with the Administrative and Finance team on a variety of tasks related to field staff contracting and payments Overseeing the implementation of the evaluation in accordance to the research design in association with our partner organization Ensuring that the project complies with IRB and JPAL data collection and security protocols with the help of the Research Manager Maintaining relationship with partner organizations at both headquarters and field levels Assisting with data cleaning and preliminary data analysis Assisting in preparation of documents and presentations for donor reporting as well as dissemination activities Reporting to PIs on all of the above mentioned activities Any other task as assigned by the Research Manager, AD Research or ED Desired Qualifications A Bachelor's/Masters degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, education or related fields Experience living in a developing country is a strong plus Previous experience in development research preferred Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills Fluency and excellent communication skills in English Some conversational-level skills in regional languages such as Hindi, Tamil, Kannada etc. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations Knowledge of Stata (strongly preferred) or other data analysis software is preferred Familiarity with randomized controlled trials/clinical trials/quasi-experiments preferred Ability to deal with unstructured and changing environments Ability to work independently and in rural field locations

JPAL SA is looking for a Research Associate to work closely with PIs Prof. Natalia Rigol and Ben Roth (both of Harvard Business School) and other team members to lead the field work of a project to develop personalized repayment plans that match the timing of the borrower's cash flows to the timing of their payment obligations. Additionally, these loans will utilize novel community targeting methods to screen loan applicants, whereby community members are asked to identify reliable and promising entrepreneurs. Prof. Rigol and Roth specialize in finding and studying innovative microcredit products and services that can better help entrepreneurs grow their businesses and improve their livelihoods. You can find their work and . The study is in the baseline stage and involves screening and assessing microentrepreneurs for micro-loan products. The RA will work very closely with PIs in managing data and supporting the project in-field activities. This position looks for someone who is creative, flexible, independent, and excited to solve new challenges. Key Responsibilities: This is a very high ownership role, where your work will majorly involve supporting other RAs in project management in addition to cleaning, organizing and analysing the data collected from the field on a regular basis. Research Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: Research Design and Data Management: Designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot/backchecking exercises, refining study design and survey instruments Ensuring that the project complies with research protocols related to data collection and security Supervising data collection and data entry to ensure good data quality Work with data sets, prepare and run codes regularly for daily data cleaning and analysis in STATA Take ownership of daily data management trackers to ensure seamless flow of information for operational efficiency Ability to analyze and interpret data using statistical packages like STATA and produce output, including graphs and table. Managerial / Operational: Maintaining relationship with partner organizations at both headquarters and field levels Managing teams: Recruit, train, and supervise both field-based and data operations teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors, data entry operators and other field and office staff Overseeing the on-ground implementation of the evaluation in accordance with the research design in association with our partner organization. Further, making sure the project is on track in terms of timelines. Liaising with field staff running evaluations and collaborating with them including occasional travel to research field sites; focus of work is to advise on quality control of data collection practices. Communication: Assisting in preparation of documents and presentations with graphs and tables for partner organization, donor reporting as well as dissemination activities Daily meetings with PIs to share project progress updates Any other task as assigned by the PIs Required Qualifications: A Bachelor's/Masters degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, education or related fields Proficiency in STATA or other statistical packages (non-negotiable) Strong written and verbal communication skills in English Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations Have an entrepreneurial/start-up mindset: Ability to deal with unstructured and changing environments. Are action oriented, self-driven and flexible Attentive to detail, analytical, and can work across multiple-task efficiently as required Team oriented: Are a reliable team player and can work with a diverse set of people on a daily basis Ability to work independently and in rural field locations (travel to nearby field sites as required) Willing to move to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Desired Qualifications: Working proficiency in Tamil (strongly preferred) Familiarity with randomized controlled trials/clinical trials/quasi-experiments and development research preferred Understanding of basic financial terms Experience working with rural enterprises

We are seeking a Research Manager to oversee a portfolio of social network research projects. The social networks suite of projects study the role of networks in developing economies and improve the understanding of the impact of networks on economic interactions. The projects within the suite have cross-cutting focus areas like social learning, information diffusion and aggregation, network structure and interaction, informal institutions, etc. You will get an opportunity to work with researchers like (https: / / web.stanford.edu / arungc / research.html) , (https: / / sites.google.com / view / ebreza / home) etc. We are looking for a proactive individual with proven management experience and familiarity with applied economics research and capable of working with multiple stakeholders to achieve project objectives. The candidate should be prepared to thrive in a dynamic organizational environment and demonstrate high levels of integrity and commitment to our work. Key Responsibilities Research Managers work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: Portfolio coordination : Coordinate the work of the partner's implementation team, researchers and research associates to ensure smooth collaboration and effective communication. Coordinate with these different stakeholders to define indicators and design data collection tools. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, outlining tasks, timetables and resource allocations. Lead regular meetings with project stakeholders to monitor progress and provide solutions to any difficulties encountered. Supervision : Supervise and mentor research associates responsible for designing data collection instruments and managing data collection, entry and analysis. Ensure that data collection processes meet the highest standards of quality and integrity. Supervise the design of field experiments to test and refine research hypotheses and methodologies Budget and Schedule Management : Overseeing the project budget, ensuring that expenditure is accurately tracked and that financial resources are used efficiently. Monitor the project schedule, ensuring that all stages are respected and deliverables are completed on time. Reports and Communication : Prepare and present regular progress reports to relevant stakeholders. Communicate complex technical results and concepts to non-technical audiences in a clear and accessible manner. Quality Control : Implement and supervise quality control measures to ensure that research and evaluation activities meet the required standards. Resolve problems relating to data quality or project execution quickly and effectively. Desired Qualifications Masters degree in economics, quantitative economics, social sciences, data sciences, computer science, or related fields At least three years of relevant work experience Strong understanding of experimental methods, design and application Excellent quantitative skills with some experience conducting social science or economic field research, including supervising data collection, teams of field workers, survey design and implementation, financial reporting, and data management Mastery of programme evaluation and monitoring techniques. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player Demonstrated knowledge and experience of Stata, R, Python or other data analysis software is required Ability to adapt to dynamic environment Previous experience in development research preferred Note on Work Authorizations: Candidates must have work authorization to work in India.

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu Length of Commitment: 1 year Education: Bachelors/Masters in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy or related fields Language requirement: English and Tamil PIs: Esther Duflo (MIT), Dr. Girija Vaidyanathan (Retd. IAS), Frank Schilbach (MIT) and others Project Description: The Research Associate (RA) will be an integral part of the Tamil Nadu Aging (TNAging) Portfolio, a long-standing collaborative initiative between J-PAL South Asia and the Government of Tamil Nadu aimed at improving the well-being of the elderly through evidence-informed policymaking. The RA will work across one or more studies under this portfolio, including longitudinal surveys, randomized evaluations (community-based mental health interventions, machine learning for health screening, etc.), and implementation pilots (study on caregivers of elders, etc.)). This is a unique opportunity to contribute to rigorous policy-relevant research, while engaging deeply with government systems. Roles and Responsibilities: Research Design and Data Management Assist in designing and refining survey instruments and qualitative research tools. Lead or support pilot testing, backchecks, and monitoring of survey protocols. Manage data quality processes, including field validations, cleaning, and preliminary analysis in Stata/R. Develop and maintain daily data tracking and progress dashboards. Uphold data security, research ethics, and compliance with J-PAL and IRB protocols. Field and Operations Management Supervise day-to-day field activities, including recruitment, training, and oversight of field teams (surveyors, field managers, data operators). Liaise closely with government officials and partner organizations to ensure effective on-ground coordination. Oversee implementation of study protocols and ensure timelines and quality benchmarks are met. Conduct regular visits to field sites across Tamil Nadu to ensure high-quality data collection and troubleshoot operational challenges. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Maintain strong relationship with multiple departments of the Government of Tamil Nadu and other key partners. Provide regular updates, process notes, and documentation to stakeholders. Support dissemination efforts, including creation of reports, policy briefs, and presentations with clear visualizations. Share timely insights with policymakers to inform real-time decisions. Team Collaboration Support and collaborate with other RAs, field team and team members across the TNAging Portfolio. Desired Qualifications and Experience: Required Bachelors/Masters degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related fields. Proficiency in Stata/R is non-negotiable; experience with data visualization tools is a plus. Strong Tamil and English communication skills (Tamil, spoken would suffice). Demonstrated ability to manage teams and juggle multiple tasks with attention to detail. Willingness to live in Chennai and travel extensively to rural field sites across Tamil Nadu. Ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems in real time. Preferred Prior experience with randomized controlled trials or quasi-experimental methods. Experience in research, monitoring evaluation, or development programs/impact evaluations of at least a year. Experience working with government systems or in public sector partnerships. Familiarity with issues of aging, rural health, mental health, or social protection.

J-PAL South Asia at the Institute for Financial Management and Research seeks qualified applicants for the position of Research Associate to lead impact evaluations in India. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The Research Associate will join a team of world-class researchers from leading universities in the world and will gain first-hand experience implementing randomized control trials in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research Read more about our work and projects The project focuses on womens skilling, employment, and migration opportunities. The primary objective is to examine whether migration assistance (including providing job-specific information and psychological nudge) is effective at facilitating womens rural-to-urban migration and employment, as well as its subsequent impact on the socio-economic and welfare outcomes of the women and their family members. Research Associates work closely with Research Managers Principal Investigators who guide and supervise them in their various tasks. Key Responsibilities: Research Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: Designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot exercises, refining study design and survey instrument. Managing teams: Recruit, train, and supervise both field-based and data operations teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors, data entry operators and other field and office staff. Supervising data collection and data entry to ensure good data quality during baseline, midline, and endline phases Co-ordinating with the Administrative and Finance team on a variety of tasks related to field staff contracting and payments. Overseeing the implementation of the evaluation in accordance to the research design in association with our partner organization. Ensuring that the project complies with IRB and JPAL data collection and security protocols with the help of the Research Manager. Maintaining relationship with partner organizations at both headquarters and field levels. Working knowledge of at least one of the following Stata, Python, R.Ability to work in a team, manage multiple projects and be self-motivated. Assisting with data cleaning and preliminary data analysis. Assisting in preparation of documents and presentations for donor reporting as well as dissemination activities. Reporting to PIs on all of the above-mentioned activities. Any other task as assigned by the Research Manager, AD Research or ED. Desired Qualifications: A Bachelor's/Masters degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, education or related fields Experience living in a developing country is a strong plus Previous experience in development research preferred Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills Fluency and excellent communication skills in English Some conversational-level skills in regional languages such as Hindi, Tamil, etc. would be beneficial. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations Knowledge of Stata (strongly preferred) or other data analysis software is preferred Familiarity with randomized controlled trials/clinical trials/quasi-experiments preferred Ability to deal with unstructured and changing environments Ability to work independently and in rural field locations

J-PAL South Asia at the Institute for Financial Management and Research seeks qualified applicants for the position of Research Associate to lead impact evaluations in India. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The Research Associate will join a team of world-class researchers from leading universities in the world and will gain first-hand experience implementing randomized control trials in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research Read more about our work and projects J-PAL South Asia is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and other attributes protected by law. We strongly encourage people from marginalized communities to apply for this role. Project Specific Details- J-PAL is working with the Government of Karnataka on the Ganitha-Ganaka programme to improve foundational math outcomes for grades 3-5. This programme was launched based on the evidence supporting the programme, a tailored instruction approach that uses phones to connect high-quality instruction with students and parents. Within this year, the government aims to reach approximately 630,000 students across 93 low-performing administrative blocks. Through our combined efforts on policy, embedded research and implementation at-scale, we seek to contribute to open questions around implementing a technology-enabled model of tailored instruction at-scale in resource-constrained systems, whilst understanding the attitudes, beliefs and key challenges of change agents across multiple levels of government as an evidence-based intervention is embedded in the government system. We are looking for a Research Associate to support embedded research activities within this scale-up. Key Responsibilities The Research Associate would work closely with academic researchers, implementing partners and field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: Programme monitoring activities: Designing survey questionnaires, running pilot exercises, refining study design and survey instruments Managing field teams: Train and supervise phone survey teams for programme monitoring consisting of project assistants, field managers and surveyors Supervising data collection to ensure good data quality Ensuring that the project complies with IRB and JPAL data collection and security protocols with the help of the Research Manager Maintaining relationship with partner organizations at both headquarters and field levels Working with the J-PAL Policy Team closely on synergizing study efforts and outputs Assisting with data cleaning and preliminary data analysis Assisting in preparation of documents and presentations for donor reporting as well as dissemination activities Any other task as assigned by the Research Manager, AD Research or ED Desired Qualifications A Bachelor's/Masters degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, education or related fields Previous research/ field experience in education sector preferred Proven management skills Excellent communication skills in English Some conversational-level skill in Kannada is preferable Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations Knowledge of Stata (strongly preferred) or other data analysis software is preferred Familiarity with randomized controlled trials/clinical trials/quasi-experiments preferred Ability to deal with unstructured and changing environments

J-PAL South Asia at the Institute for Financial Management and Research is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Research Associates and/or Senior Research Associates to lead lab-in-the-field experiments and RCTs in India. Social Networks Suite The social networks suite of projects study the role of networks in developing economies and improve the understanding of the impact of networks on economic interactions. The projects within the suite have cross-cutting focus areas like social learning, information diffusion and aggregation, network structure and interaction, informal institutions, etc. You will get an opportunity to work with researchers like ( ), ( ) etc. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the design and implementation of experiments as well as data collection, management and analysis, in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The Research Associate will join a team of world class researchers from leading universities in the world. Research Associates work closely with Research Managers Principal Investigators who guide and supervise them in their various tasks. Key Responsibilities Research Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: Designing and conducting pilot experiments, refining study design and survey instruments Managing teams: Recruiting, training, and supervising both field-based and data operations teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors, data entry operators and other field and office staff Supervising all aspects of data collection and data entry to ensure high quality data across the project lifecycle Overseeing the implementation of the evaluation in accordance to the research and experimental design in association with our partner organization Ensuring that the project complies with ethical and research guidelines with the support of the Research Manager Assisting with data cleaning and preliminary data analysis Assisting in preparation of documents and presentations for donor reporting as well as dissemination activities Reporting to PIs on all of the above mentioned activities Co-ordinating with the Administrative and Finance team on a variety of tasks related to field staff contracting and payments Maintaining relationship with partner organizations at both headquarters and field levels Any other task as assigned by the Research Manager, AD Research or ED Desired Qualifications A Bachelor's/Masters degree in economics, quantitative economics, social sciences, data sciences, computer science, or related fields Strong understanding of experimental methods, design and application Excellent quantitative skills with strong management and organizational skills Fluency and excellent communication skills in English. Some conversational-level skills in regional languages such as Hindi, Kannada, Odia etc. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player Demonstrated knowledge and experience of Stata, R, Python or other data analysis software is required Ability to adapt to dynamic environment Previous experience in development research preferred Ability to work independently and in rural field locations Willingness to quickly acquire new technical skills as per project requirements, such as web scraping, dashboard creation etc

Project Description: Almost a billion people in developing countries are not connected to the electricity grid. Those with power are still subject to unreliable supply and frequent outages. One cause is a widespread inability of utilities to collect on payments, forcing them to ration supply. This project will evaluate the use of new technology of smart meters to break this cycle of low-payments and low-quality that in turn causes consumers to feel justified in making incomplete payments. Smart metering and pre-payment specifically have several beneficial features, such as lowering transactions and monitoring costs and perhaps reducing liquidity constraints. There is also a growing literature on the consumer response to real-time pricing, which smart metering enables. However, there are no credible evaluations on the crucial pointcan a technological intervention change norm, incentives, and payment, and thereby improve reliability and access, even in a high-theft environment While there have been great strides in smart metering, it is not clear that metering alone can reduce theft if the fundamental problem is collusion between collection agents and utility customers, at the expense of power suppliers. Our study (PIs: Prof. Michael Greenstone, Prof. Robin Burgess, Prof. Nicholas Ryan and Prof. Anant Sudarshan) would conduct a large-scale neighborhood level randomized-control trial to answer this question in a critical developing country setting, working jointly on implementation with state distribution utility of Assam Power Distribution Company Limited. Research Associate Roles and Responsibilities: The RA will work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: Overseeing implementation of the evaluation in accordance to the research design, in association with our partner organization APDCL. Designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, conducting quantitative analysis of real time incoming consumer billing data and refining surveying instruments. Managing field teams: Recruit, train, and supervise both field-based and data operations teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors, data entry operators and other field and office staff. Supervising data collection and ensuring data quality and productivity. Maintaining relationships with partner organizations at both headquarters and field levels Assisting with data cleaning, preliminary data analysis, and preparation of documents and presentations for dissemination. Reporting to PIs on all of the above mentioned activities. Desired Qualifications and Experience: Required: A Bachelors degree in Economics (or related field) or Engineering At least 1 year of work experience is necessary Prior experience working with government partners is desired but not necessary Prior experience with field data collection is desired but not necessary Familiarity with impact evaluations and randomized controlled trials is required Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills Fluency in English and strong communication skills are required. Spoken fluency in Assamese is desirable. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player Willingness to live in Assam and travel extensively within the region Intermediate knowledge of STATA or other data analysis tools Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations Desired: Masters degree in economics, engineering or related disciplines is preferred Experience living in a developing country and/or liaising with government officials is a strongly desired but not necessary Proficiency in STATA (or other tools such as R, SPSS etc.) is desired Note on Work Authorizations: Candidates must have work authorization to work in India. This covers citizens of India, Nepal or Bhutan, Persons of Indian origin (PIO), and an Overseas Citizens of India (OCI).

PxD is looking for a Research Associate/ Senior Research Associate to join our team, which is embedded within a government ministry. The successful candidate will have opportunities to work closely with PxD and affiliated researchers and substantially contribute to PxD's and clients research programs that test new ideas and measure their impacts. The successful candidate should understand and appreciate digital technology adoption and scaling through government. If you are passionate about working with the government to scale, leveraging evidence and technology, and committed to driving positive change in the agricultural sector, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities (including but not limited to): Carry out day-to-day complex data management, including cleaning and merging datasets to prepare them for analysis Produce accurate and organized summaries of data including analysis for descriptive statistics and more advanced regression analysis. Support primary data collection, including enumerator training and designing high-frequency data checks. Maintain project documentation, including experiment registry entries. Carry out literature reviews and other desk research, providing input on research questions and structure. Develop and fill in frameworks with specific information to identify program insights. Draft survey and focus group discussion instruments, providing input on structure and concepts. Build strong relationships with a variety of partners, including at every level of Government. May support and manage the development of SMS and voice platforms to send messages; monitor engagement with PxD services; support complementary monitoring and evaluation efforts. Support IRB protocol development. Contribute to funding proposals and project reports. Contribute and support internal and external communications to disseminate research findings including briefs, blogs, reports, and presentations. Contribute to PxD institutional knowledge management and internal learning efforts. Requirements A Bachelors degree or Masters degree in economics, agricultural economics, public policy, statistics, or a closely related field, and experience in the following domains are desired: Strong understanding of economics, econometrics, and familiarity with randomized evaluations. Excellent knowledge of Stata, R, Python or similar software for data analysis. Demonstrated experience working on field research in economics in LMIC countries. Demonstrated experience in using SurveyCTO/ODK or a similar program for survey design. Understanding of research ethics for human subjects in the social sciences. Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Fluency in English. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of any Indian language is a plus. Ability to work under time pressure and solve problems creatively. Experience working with government agencies.

J-PAL South Asia is working with the state government on various education and healthcare initiatives aimed at improving public services and addressing the needs of marginalized populations. As part of an ongoing action research endeavor, we are seeking an experienced Independent Research Consultant in conducting critical research, analyzing data, and providing recommendations for program improvement. The consultant will conduct field research to answer policy relevant research questions. The position entails regular travel within the state of Punjab. The consultant needs to be experienced and very comfortable in conducting field work independently, organizing data collection and subsequent analysis. Additionally, the consultant will support the J-PAL team in stakeholder engagement and liaisoning with government partners. The consultant will conduct field research, providing actionable insights to inform and improve policy implementation. The work includes evaluating service delivery, identifying barriers, recommending solutions, and assessing resource needs. Additionally, the role involves stakeholder engagement with government bodies to support research activities. Key Responsibilities Conduct research to gather data and insights related to program areas. Perform field research to identify and analyze program challenges. Collect and analyze data from various sources. Assist in mapping user journeys, processes, and service delivery gaps. Support stakeholder communication and coordination, especially with government partners. Document and report on research findings and progress. Help implement research findings in program activities and monitor outcomes. Assist in organizing and facilitating meetings, workshops, and field visits. Provide regular reports, presentations, and updates to supervisor and relevant stakeholders. Required Qualifications Skills: Masters degree or equivalent in Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Anthropology, or related field. Experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative primary research or fieldwork. Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data and provide actionable insights. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to liaise with government officials and local stakeholders effectively. Some experience in stakeholder management. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also being a collaborative team member. Proficiency in using data analysis software (e.g., Excel, STATA, R) Familiarity with public service systems, especially in the context of rural or underserved areas (desirable). Familiarity with Punjabs educational policies and healthcare system (experience in this region is a plus). Proficiency in Punjabi is preferred, but not required.

PxD is looking for a driven, creative, and independent person to join a high-performing, flexible, and non-hierarchical team as a Senior Research Associate . The successful candidate will have opportunities to work closely with PxD and affiliated researchers and substantially contribute to PxD's programs to test and refine new ideas, use rigorous methods to experiment and measure the impact of these services, and identify pathways to scale. The successful candidate must have a strong interest in and commitment to PxD's mission to provide actionable information and other cost-effective, scalable services to people in poverty so that they can sustainably improve their incomes and well-being. Responsibilities (including but not limited to): The role will grow as you develop, but you will start by focusing on the following key responsibilities: Work with the team leadership and other colleagues in scoping, designing, piloting, and scaling evidence-backed digital agriculture services, including spending time with farmers in the field to ensure that services are closely aligned with user needs. Conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection (including farmer focus groups, interviews, and quantitative surveys) and data cleaning. Produce accurate and organized summaries of data, including basic analysis for descriptive statistics and simple regression analysis, and contribute to report writing. Carry out literature reviews and other desk research, providing input on research questions and structure. Develop and update project documentation regularly. Assist in managing partner relations and working with external stakeholders for the implementation of program operations. Contribute and support internal and external communications to disseminate project results and research findings, including briefs, blogs, reports, and presentations. Contribute to PxDs institutional knowledge management and internal learning efforts. Requirements Bachelors degree in economics, public policy, international development, or closely related fields. Strong understanding of economics, econometrics, and familiarity with randomized evaluations. Excellent knowledge of Stata or R or similar software for data analysis. Experience working on field research in economics in LMIC countries. Experience in using SurveyCTO/ODK or a similar program for survey design. Ability to draw inferences from data to identify pathways for program improvement (e.g., call center productivity, feedback of users to an SMS campaign, looking at usage statistics). Experience in a multi-faceted role, with the ability to balance and prioritize across multiple projects and stakeholders. Strong writing and oral communication skills in English, with attention to detail and advanced writing and presentation skills. Proficiency in Hindi is required. Knowledge of any other Indian language is a plus. Experience working with government agencies. Willingness to travel to field sites in India.

Education: Bachelors in Economics, Statistics, Education or related fields Language requirements: English, Hindi Project Description: These positions relate to a portfolio of research on education reforms in India, based in JPAL South Asia, that is led by Profs. Karthik Muralidharan, Abhijeet Singh and Mauricio Romero. These evaluations are concentrated in four main thematic areas: improving the implementation of private school quotas in the Right to Education Act. improving foundational literacy and numeracy in primary schooling, understanding the structure and demand for preschools and large-scale school transformation in the public sector. These positions are based in multiple states, reflecting the spread of projects. This multi-year research agenda is funded through different research funders. In particular, two positions are funded through the What Works Hub for Global Education, a joint initiative supported by the UKs Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Research Associates Job Description Research Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot exercises, refining study designs and surveying instruments, managing survey teams, negotiating contracts with survey firms, checking and analyzing data, cleaning data and assisting in preliminary analysis, assisting in the writing of project reports and policy memos, and coordinating with local partners running the programs being evaluated. Research Associates Roles and Responsibilities: The RA will work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: Designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot exercises, refining study design, and surveying instruments. Managing teams: Recruit, train, and supervise both field-based and data operations teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors, data entry operators and other field and office staff. Overseeing the implementation of the evaluation in accordance with the research design in association with our partner organization. Maintaining relationships with partner organizations at both headquarters and field levels. Supervising data collection and data-entry and ensuring good quality of the data at each of these two stages. Assisting with data cleaning and preliminary data analysis. Assisting in the preparation of documents and presentations for dissemination Reporting to PIs on all of the activities mentioned above. Desired Qualifications and Experience: A Bachelors degree in Economics, Statistics, Education or related fields. Experience living in a developing country is a strong plus. Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills. Fluency and excellent communication skills in Hindi/Tamil and English. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player. Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations. Knowledge of data analysis in Stata. Familiarity with impact evaluations and randomized controlled trials, in particular, preferred. Willingness to live in the state headquarters and travel extensively to study sites is essential. We are looking for a commitment period of 14 months for this position.

PxD is looking for a driven, creative, and independent person to join a high-performing, flexible, and non-hierarchical team as a Research Associate.The successful candidate will have opportunities to work closely with PxD and affiliated researchers and substantially contribute to PxD's research programs that test new ideas and measure their impacts. The successful candidate must have a strong interest in and commitment to PxD's mission to provide actionable information and other cost-effective, scalable services to people in poverty so that they can sustainably improve their incomes and well-being. Qualifications : A Bachelors degree in economics, agricultural economics, public policy, statistics, or a closely related field, and experience in at least several of the following domains are Desired: Strong understanding of economics, econometrics, and familiarity with randomized evaluations. Outstanding analytical skills and the capacity to gather and apply available information, and connect theories and data to practical insights to generate evidence-based insights to develop, test, refine, and scale innovations. Exemplary data and coding capabilities demonstrated through proficiency in data cleaning and processing, power calculations, sample selection, randomization, and basic regression analysis. Excellent knowledge of Stata or R or similar software for data analysis. Experience with different languages and tools used at PxD, such as SQL, Python, GIS, and SurveyCTO, is a plus. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Experience working on field research in economics in LMIC countries, ideally leading field teams or data collection. Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Fluency in English. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of any Indian language is a plus. Ability to work under time pressure and solve problems creatively Responsibilities (including but not limited to): Carry out day-to-day basic data management, including cleaning and merging datasets to prepare them for analysis. Produce accurate and organized summaries of data including basic analysis for descriptive statistics and simple regression analysis. Support primary data collection, including enumerator training and running high-frequency data checks. Maintain project documentation, including experiment registry entries. Carry out literature reviews and other desk research when research questions and basic structure are provided. Fill in frameworks provided with specific information to identify program insights. Draft survey and focus group discussion instruments when structure and concepts are provided. Support IRB protocol development. Contribute to funding proposals and project reports. Assist with partner relations.Contribute to PxD institutional knowledge management and internal learning efforts. Support PxD institutional knowledge management and internal learning efforts. Contribute to internal and external communications to disseminate research findings including briefs, blogs, reports, and presentations.

We are seeking a motivated Research Associate to lead and support Monitoring Evaluation efforts for scaling the Every Child Counts (ECC) program across Andhra Pradesh and parts of North India (Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi). The role involves engagement with partner NGOs, government stakeholders and internal teams to ensure robust evidence-driven implementation of the ECC program. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of Indias most promising scale-up efforts in foundational learning. Key Responsibilities The (Senior) Research Associate will work closely with PIs and the field team to undertake the following tasks Monitoring Evaluation (ME) activities: Design and oversee end-to-end monitoring and evaluation processes (including field-based classroom observations, teacher training assessments, student learning evaluations) across multiple states to ensure timely, high-quality, and actionable insights that inform program implementation and scale-up strategy. Manage and evaluate pilots conducted by partner NGOs under the Every Child Counts Certificate Program. Provide technical guidance and ensure alignment with the program's ME framework. Data cleaning and management: Review and vet project datasets and maintain an efficient data documentation system Work with other members of the team to reconcile any gaps or errors in the data Data analysis and synthesis : Assist in analysis of qualitative and quantitative data collected during the projects implementation Liaise with members of the project team by sending them statistics as and when required Generate aggregated views of the data for various stakeholders the implementation partners, Principal Investigators and donors Assist in documenting data collection efforts, including any issues and key decisions taken for improvements Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with implementation partners and government stakeholders in Andhra Pradesh to ensure effective coordination, alignment, and execution of the ECC program. Working closely with the Policy team to develop memos, presentations and other communication materials for use in advocacy, government meetings etc Capacity Building: Lead and facilitate ME-related trainings and advisory support for program teams and partner organizations in Andhra Pradesh and North India. Develop ME Resources: Create high-quality resources (manuals, toolkits and guides) related to ME for the ECC program, to be published on the ECC website and used by practitioners across the country. Reporting and Documentation: Assist in preparation of documents and presentations for donor reporting as well policy memos as dissemination activities Responsible for general project documentation Maintain compliance with all J-PAL protocols and policies. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Economics, Education, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related field; a Masters degree is preferred for senior roles At least 2 years of professional experience in the education or development sector, with direct exposure to field-based implementation Proven experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems, including process monitoring and outcome assessments Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret and present data effectively Proficiency in Stata for data cleaning, analysis, and visualization Hands-on experience with SurveyCTO or similar digital data collection platforms Demonstrated ability to work independently in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Language Proficiency: Fluency in Telugu, Hindi and English Willingness to be based in Vijayawada for at least 6-8 months with an option to relocate within Andhra Pradesh/Telangana thereafter. Flexibility to travel extensively across Andhra Pradesh and occasional travel to North India Preferred Qualifications Prior experience engaging with government stakeholders Experience conducting or facilitating capacity building workshops or trainings Familiarity with foundational learning programs, teacher training models, or large-scale education reform initiatives in India Strong skills in data visualization, reporting, and knowledge product development Knowledge of qualitative research methods and tools (e.g., interview protocols, thematic analysis) Candidates with 2+ years of relevant experience may be considered for a Senior Research Associate position.

We are seeking a Research Manager to oversee a portfolio of three research projects. Two field-based projects explore the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing judicial and bureaucratic state capacity in India. The third project is building a harmonized data repository of Indian firm and household microdata. This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in managing pioneering projects at the forefront of economics research and public policy. Key responsibilities include contributing to the design and implementation of assigned projects, leading stakeholder engagement, mentoring and supervising the research team, managing budgeting and operational tasks, overseeing reporting processes, and handling contracts and grants management. We are looking for a proactive individual with proven management experience and familiarity with applied economics research and capable of working with multiple stakeholders to achieve project objectives. The candidate should be prepared to thrive in a dynamic organizational environment and demonstrate high levels of integrity and commitment to our work. The successful candidate will join a team of Principal Investigators (PIs) and Research Assistants (RAs). They will gain direct experience collaborating with policy partnersspecifically the NITI Aayog and various Indian courtsimplementing surveys and field experiments, and conducting rigorous data analysis. Project 1: Artificial Intelligence, Government Litigation, and Bureaucratic Decision Making PIs : Daron Acemoglu (MIT), Ananya Kotia (LSE), Utkarsh Saxena (Oxford) Working with Indian government agencies, this project studies whether artificial intelligence tools can be used to reduce inefficiencies caused by excessive government-initiated tax litigation in India. Project 2: Artificial Intelligence and Judicial State Capacity PIs : Ananya Kotia (LSE), Utkarsh Saxena (Oxford) This project seeks to address India's substantial judicial backlog of over 50 million cases by evaluating the impact of integrating AI-driven tools like transcription, translation, OCR scanning, and case flow management software in courtrooms in a large Indian state. The intervention aims to test the impact of such tools on case resolution times and judicial decision-making. Project 3: India Data Lab PIs : Ananya Kotia (LSE) The India Data Lab (IDL) is an initiative to harmonize unit-level microdata from India's key household and firm surveys, specifically the National Sample Surveys (NSS) and the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI). In collaboration with LSE, IGC, and NITI Aayog, the IDL will integrate these datasets into the National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP). By cleaning and standardizing these complex datasets into a single, analysis-ready repository, the IDL aims to significantly streamline research efforts and enhance empirical studies on India's economy. Qualifications Master's degree in Economics (or bachelor's degree with relevant work experience). At least three years of relevant work experience Experience in managing randomized controlled trials is required. Knowledge of Stata (or any other statistical tool) is required. Ability to work in a team, manage multiple projects on the ground, and be self-motivated. Some experience conducting social science or economic field research, including supervising data collection, teams of field workers, survey design and implementation, financial reporting, and data management Responsibilities Develop survey instruments and data request documents for data collection Create technical documentation for internal and external audiences Conduct background research and literature reviews Draft content for reports to policymakers, academic papers, grant proposals, research protocols, and other project documents Supervise and mentor Research Associates Work with J-PAL South Asias Finance team to ensure project budgets and project spending is kept in check, funder deliverables are prepared and attended to, and PI requests are prepared on time. Ensure compliance with J-PALs research protocols across all project activities Designate roles and responsibilities for each project team member (including Finance Managers), manage project timelines schedule check-in dialogues with team members, liaise communicate with external stakeholders, the internal team, and set up management reporting. Travel to the field as needed

J-PAL South Asia at the Institute for Financial Management and Research seeks qualified applicants for the position of Research Associate to lead impact evaluations in India. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The Research Associate will join a team of world-class researchers from leading universities in the world and will gain first-hand experience implementing randomized control trials in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. Project Specific Details: This project aims to provide empirical evidence to determine the success and scalability of a green accelerator model that will require extensive data collection from participating firms during the 24 month study. We are collaborating with a prominent NGO to compare the efficacy of different models under the green accelerator program to empirically measure the effect on participating firms economic and environmental impacts. This study using a randomized controlled field experiment will lend to the literature that allows for causal examination of combining multiple interventions into one business support program. The Principal Investigators leading this project are Stephen Anderson ( McCombs School of Business) and Pradeep Chintagunta ( University of Chicago) Research Associate - Roles and Responsibilities: Research Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety task including, but not limited to: Designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running scoping exercises, refining study design and surveying instruments. Supervising data collection and data-entry and ensuring data quality and productivity. Overseeing implementation of the evaluation in accordance to the research design, in collaboration with our partner organizations. Maintaining relationships with partner organizations at both headquarters and field levels Managing field teams: Recruit, train, and supervise both field-based and data operations teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors, data entry operators and other field and office staff. Assisting with data cleaning, preliminary data analysis, and preparation of documents and presentations for dissemination. Reporting to PIs and supervisor on all the above-mentioned activities. Any other task as assigned by the Research Manager, AD Research and ED. Required : An advanced university degree in economics, environment or public policy. Previous experience of 1-2 years preferably in development research is preferred. Familiarity with impact evaluations and randomized controlled trials is required. Proficiency in STATA (or other tools such as R, SPSS etc.) is required. Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills Fluency and excellent communication skills in English are required. Conversational skills in regional languages, especially Hindi is desired. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player. Willingness to live and travel extensively to study areas Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations. Ability to work independently Preferred: Basic understanding of financial and accounting of businesses Basic understanding of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 measurements, and environmental Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) Understanding of emission sources in industrial and manufacturing processes Initiate to contribute, learn and ideate new solutions in a dynamic team environment Familiarity with data collection and SurveyCTO will be an advantage

Education: Bachelors in Economics/Engineering Organization: J-PAL South Asia at IFMR Project Description: Almost a billion people in developing countries are not connected to the electricity grid. Those with power are still subject to unreliable supply and frequent outages. One cause is a widespread inability of utilities to collect on payments, forcing them to ration supply. This project will evaluate the use of new technology of smart meters to break this cycle of low-payments and low-quality that in turn causes consumers to feel justified in making incomplete payments. Smart metering and pre-payment specifically have several beneficial features, such as lowering transactions and monitoring costs and perhaps reducing liquidity constraints. There is also a growing literature on the consumer response to real-time pricing, which smart metering enables. However, there are no credible evaluations on the crucial pointcan a technological intervention change norm, incentives, and payment, and thereby improve reliability and access, even in a high-theft environment While there have been great strides in smart metering, it is not clear that metering alone can reduce theft if the fundamental problem is collusion between collection agents and utility customers, at the expense of power suppliers. Our study (PIs: Prof. Michael Greenstone, Prof. Robin Burgess, Prof. Nicholas Ryan and Prof. Anant Sudarshan) would conduct a large-scale neighbourhood level randomized-control trial to answer this question in a critical developing country setting, working jointly on implementation with state distribution utility of Assam Power Distribution Company Limited. Research Associate Roles and Responsibilities: The RA will work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: Overseeing implementation of the evaluation in accordance to the research design, in association with our partner organization APDCL. Designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, conducting quantitative analysis of real time incoming consumer billing data and refining surveying instruments. Managing field teams: Recruit, train, and supervise both field-based and data operations teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors, data entry operators and other field and office staff. Supervising data collection and ensuring data quality and productivity. Maintaining relationships with partner organizations at both headquarters and field levels Assisting with data cleaning, preliminary data analysis, and preparation of documents and presentations for dissemination. Reporting to PIs on all of the above mentioned activities. Desired Qualifications and Experience : Required: A Bachelors degree in Economics (or related field) or Engineering At least 1 year of work experience is necessary Prior experience working with government partners is desired but not necessary Prior experience with field data collection is desired but not necessary Familiarity with impact evaluations and randomized controlled trials is required Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills Fluency in English and strong communication skills are required. Spoken fluency in Assamese is desirable. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player Willingness to live in Assam and travel extensively within the region Intermediate knowledge of STATA or other data analysis tools Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations Desired: Masters degree in economics, engineering or related disciplines is preferred Experience living in a developing country and/or liaising with government officials is a strongly desired but not necessary Proficiency in STATA (or other tools such as R, SPSS etc.) is desired We are looking for a commitment period of one year for this position. Note on Work Authorizations : Candidates must have work authorization to work in India. This covers citizens of India, Nepal or Bhutan, Persons of Indian origin (PIO), and an Overseas Citizens of India (OCI).

Length of Commitment : 1 year (can be extended based on performance and availability) Organization : J-PAL South Asia at IFMR Language requirement: Hindi, English Principal Investigators (PIs) : Prof. Abhijit Banerjee (MIT), Prof. Esther Duflo (MIT), Dr. Shagun Sabarwal (Co-Impact), Dr. Jyoti Prasad Mukhopadhyay (IFMR/KREA), Dr. Sharan M.R. (University of Maryland) J-PAL South Asia at the Institute for Financial Management and Research seeks qualified applicants for the position of Research Associate (RA). The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management and research experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The RA will report to the Research Manager and work closely with the Principal Investigators (PIs). The RA will represent the research team on the ground and play a critical role to implement the research project. The RA needs to be experienced and very comfortable in conducting fieldwork (typically managing large field teams), desk analysis and literature reviews, and maintaining strong relationships with the partner organization (Government). Candidates with knowledge of coding to process, analyze and visualize data will be further prioritized. Key Responsibilities: Research Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: Designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot exercises, refining study design and survey instruments across process monitoring activities Managing teams: Train and supervise both field-based and data operations teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors, data entry operators and other field and office staff Travel to project sites to monitor and coordinate field activities for primary data collection during intervention monitoring Overseeing the implementation of the evaluation in accordance to the research design in association with our partner organizations Ensuring that the project complies with IRB and JPAL data collection and security protocols Engaging with and managing relationships with stakeholders. Maintaining relationship with partner organizations at various levels as required in the project Coordinating with teams across different verticals within JPAL on a variety of operational tasks Supervising data collection and data-entry, and ensuring data quality and productivity Assisting with data cleaning, preliminary data analysis, and preparation of documents and presentations for dissemination Reporting to RM and PI on all of the above-mentioned activities and any other work assigned Assisting in the preparation of documents and presentations for donor reporting as well as dissemination activities Maintain compliance with all J-PAL protocols and policies. Desired Qualifications and Experience A bachelors degree in economics, political science, education, public policy, international development, or other related fields is required. Masters degree preferred Relevant Experience- 1 year or more Experience of working in rural area Willingness to travel Excellent management/ organizational skills and able to solve unexpected problems. Experience with quantitative and qualitative skills Good knowledge of Stata (required), SurveyCTO (preferred), ATLAS.ti (preferred) Familiarity with RCTs Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations Ability to deal with unstructured and dynamic environments Prior experience in conducting process evaluation assessments and qualitative studies is a plus

Language Requirement: Hindi or Kannada Length of Commitment: 1-2 years Social Networks Suite The social networks suite of projects study the role of networks in developing economies and improve the understanding of the impact of networks on economic interactions. The projects within the suite have cross-cutting focus areas like social learning, information diffusion and aggregation, network structure and interaction, informal institutions, etc. You will get an opportunity to work with researchers like , etc. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the design and implementation of experiments as well as data collection, management and analysis, in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The Research Associate will join a team of world class researchers from leading universities in the world. Research Associates work closely with Research Managers Principal Investigators who guide and supervise them in their various tasks. Key Responsibilities Research Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: Designing and conducting pilot experiments, refining study design and survey instruments Managing teams: Recruiting, training, and supervising both field-based and data operations teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors, data entry operators and other field and office staff Supervising all aspects of data collection and data entry to ensure high quality data across the project lifecycle Overseeing the implementation of the evaluation in accordance to the research and experimental design in association with our partner organization Ensuring that the project complies with ethical and research guidelines with the support of the Research Manager Assisting with data cleaning and preliminary data analysis Assisting in preparation of documents and presentations for donor reporting as well as dissemination activities Reporting to PIs on all of the above mentioned activities Co-ordinating with the Administrative and Finance team on a variety of tasks related to field staff contracting and payments Maintaining relationship with partner organizations at both headquarters and field levels Any other task as assigned by the Research Manager, AD Research or ED Desired Qualifications A Bachelor's/Masters degree in economics, quantitative economics, social sciences, data sciences, computer science, or related fields Strong understanding of experimental methods, design and application Excellent quantitative skills with strong management and organizational skills Fluency and excellent communication skills in English. Some conversational-level skills in regional languages such as Hindi, Kannada, Odia etc. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player Demonstrated knowledge and experience of Stata, R, Python or other data analysis software is required Ability to adapt to dynamic environment Previous experience in development research preferred Ability to work independently and in rural field locations Willingness to quickly acquire new technical skills as per project requirements, such as web scraping, dashboard creation etc

Education: Bachelors in Economics/Engineering Flooding fields for paddy cultivation is water-intensive, power-intensive, and releases methane that contributes to climate change. Projections suggest that water demand will exceed the supply by 50% by 2030. Free power exacerbates the fiscal cost to the state of over-consumption of water. Agricultural practices like direct seeded rice (DSR) and alternate wetting and drying (AWD) already exist and are being actively promoted by many state governments including GoT to reduce water use in paddy cultivation without affecting the productivity or quality of rice. We suggest increasing the adoption of these practices by paying rice farmers as an incentive for reducing water use. Whether or not a farmer is using alternate methods of growing rice will be validated through a new model. The incentive program implementation model would be: (i) use satellite imagery of field flooding to measure adoption at scale and (ii) deliver timely direct transfers via GoTs existing payments infrastructure. Farmers would receive additional extension information on AWD and DSR alongside the incentives. This proposed DBT for sustainable practices would encourage conservation of groundwater and power. Research Associate Roles and Responsibilities: The RA will work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: Overseeing implementation of the evaluation in accordance to the research design. Designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative pilots, conducting quantitative analysis of study data and refining surveying instruments. Managing field teams: Recruit, train, and supervise field-based teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors, data entry operators. Supervising data collection and ensuring data quality and productivity. Maintaining relationships with Department of Agriculture at both headquarters and field levels and with our remote satellite imagery partner. Assisting with data cleaning, preliminary data analysis, and preparation of documents and presentations for dissemination. Reporting to PIs on all of the above-mentioned activities. Desired Qualifications and Experience: Required: A Bachelors degree in Economics (or related field) or Engineering At least 1 year of work experience is necessary Prior experience working with government partners is desired but not necessary Prior experience with field data collection is desired but not necessary Familiarity with impact evaluations and randomized controlled trials is required Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills Fluency in English and strong communication skills are required. Spoken fluency in Telugu is also required. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player Willingness to live in Telangana and travel extensively within the region Intermediate knowledge of STATA or other data analysis tools Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations Desired: Masters degree in economics, engineering or related disciplines is preferred Experience living in a developing country and/or liaising with government officials is a strongly desired but not necessary Proficiency in STATA (or other tools such as R, SPSS etc.) is desired

As global temperatures climb, the growing need for cooling is straining energy resources and driving up greenhouse gas emissions. Understanding how households consume air cooling and respond to management interventions is crucial for designing effective policies and technologies. J- PAL South Asia is partnering with Tata Power to run a randomized controlled trial (RCT) involving urban households in Mumbai to assess their cooling demand and examine how locus of control influences energy use. The research study is led by principal investigators Dr Teevrat Garg (University of California San Diego), Dr Maulik Jagnani (Tufts University), Dr Shefali Khanna (London School of Economics) and Dr Patrick Behrer (World Bank) Key Responsibilities Research Associates work closely with the research manager, academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: Research Design and Data Management Designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot/backchecking exercises, refining study design and survey instruments Ensuring that the project complies with research protocols related to data collection and security Supervising data collection and data entry to ensure good data quality Work with datasets, prepare and run codes regularly for daily data cleaning and analysis in STATA Ability to analyze and interpret data using statistical packages like STATA and produce output, including graphs and tables Managerial / Operational Maintaining relationship with partner organizations Managing teams: Recruit, train, and supervise both field-based and data operations teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors, data entry operators and other field and office staff Overseeing the on-ground implementation of the intervention in accordance with the research design in association with our partner organization. Further, making sure the project is on track in t terms of timelines. Liaising with field staff and collaborating with them including regular travel to research field sites; focus of work is to advise on quality control of data collection practices. Supporting the project in design the survey instruments and coding it in Qualtrics Any other task as assigned by the PIs Desired Qualifications Resourceful, self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently Experience managing or conducting data collection in the field Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Hindi Experience working with Stata and/or R preferred Attention to detail and ability to stay organized Desire to learn and develop new skills Bachelor's/Master's degree in economics or related fields Familiarity with randomized controlled trials

The Research Intern will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Research Associates, Research Managers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: Supporting the PI in designing and piloting the survey instruments for any future experiments Conducting piloting activities in neighbourhoods of Patna Helping to review and design survey questions Intervention implementation and monitoring Liaising with and managing field staff who are conducting follow up activities with survey participants. Helping to design and implement the research protocol Ensuring that the PI is well informed about all the activities in the ground with respect to the implementation. Ensuring that the call centre, set-up as a part of the intervention, meets all safety requirements as per the study protocols Ensuring quality data collected in the call-centres by conducting back- checks and other data quality checks Data cleaning and processing Monitoring incoming data from the field Maintaining strong relationship with the partner organization Any other task as assigned by the PIs Desired Qualifications Resourceful, self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently Experience managing or conducting data collection in the field Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Hindi Experience working with Stata and/or R strongly preferred Attention to detail and ability to stay organized Desire to learn and develop new skills Bachelor's/Master's degree in economics or related fields Familiarity with randomized controlled trials

Analytical Market Research is looking for Research Analyst to join our dynamic team and embark on a rewarding career journey Collect and analyze data from various sources, including surveys, market reports, and online databasesInterprete data, draw conclusions and make recommendations based on findings Develop and maintain data collection and reporting systems Communicate findings and recommendations clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Work with cross-functional teams, such as sales, marketing, and product development, to support their decision-making needs Prepare reports, charts, and presentations to present research findings to senior management Excellent written and verbal communication skills Attention to detail and accuracy Familiarity with research methodologies and market research techniques