Overview

The Research Program in Development Economics (RPDE) part of the School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University seeks one experienced Professional Specialist/Research Manager who will support research and policy activities driven by the research of our senior faculty Pascaline Dupas, Seema Jayachandran, and other affiliated faculty. The center faculty conduct research in economics, with a strong policy focus. Current research interests of the group include health; education; gender inequality and gender-based violence; the environment; and how political and social institutions shape individual behavior. This position is focused on translating the research into actionable policy insights, and driving policy decisions drawn from the research led by RPDE faculty.

 

This is a one-year term position with the possibility of reappointment. 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Making RPDE research accessible for non-technical, policy-oriented audiences. This includes writing research briefs, op-eds, drafting slides decks; it can also involve writing proposals to foundations upstream of the research.
• Reviewing and systemizing studies, so they are shareable with policy audiences to increase the impact of RPDE's research.
• Providing inputs and designing materials for project fieldwork such as questionnaires, field budgets, training materials, protocols, etc.
• Leading budget management for RPDE, assisting with drafting grant applications and proposals, drafting protocols and managing ethics/IRB applications, etc.
• Writing policy reports with findings and working with all faculty to incorporate their feedback, researching and writing briefing memos for RPDE faculty on specified topics, i.e., background research.
• Conducting scoping exercises to help identify new research opportunities and partnerships. This could also involve outreach to policy stakeholders.
• Creating policy memos and outreach materials for all conferences and seminars.
• Creating case studies and other lecture materials as needed for training activities conducted by RPDE faculty.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in economics or public policy, or related fields* 1+ year experience participating in research or demonstrated knowledge in related matters * Ability to interact and function in a cross-disciplinary academic environment. * Strong personal initiative (self-motivated and self-directed) * Excellent research, communication and writing skills * Proficient in the use of Stata or comparable statistical software for academic research * High level of emotional intelligence, judgment and strategic agility

 

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Standard Weekly Hours36.25Eligible for OvertimeNoBenefits EligibleYesEssential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)NoPhysical Capacity Exam RequiredNoValid Driver’s License RequiredNo Experience LevelMid-Senior Level