Ramlabs Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the University of Chicago and Duke University, is seeking to hire a Senior Research Associate (SRA) or Research Associate (RA). The candidate will report directly to the PI team and will work closely with other Freetown-based staff. Research and Adaptive Monitoring Labs (Ramlabs) is a research and advisory institution established in 2020 by researchers with extensive knowledge and experience across various sectors in West Africa. The firm uses cutting-edge research techniques and sound scientific expertise to design and implement high-quality research, including social experiments, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) systems, and program quality improvement strategies. Summary of the Role: Informal medicine markets are widespread across many low-income countries (LICs), yet there is limited quantitative evidence on their effects on consumer behavior and societal welfare. This study examines how consumers in an urban setting engage with informal and formal medicine markets, using a mix of survey data collection, field observation, and experimental methods. The SRA/RA's responsibilities primarily involve supporting the launch and implementation of two main experiments, including enumerator training, recruitment implementation in an urban setting, and phone survey data collection. The role also involves monitoring data quality, conducting high-frequency checks, and statistical analysis. The length of the commitment is 9 months, with possibility of extension. Responsibilities: Ensure the quality of implementation of the research project in the field; design and run high-frequency checks; design, test, and refine study instruments and program survey instruments using SurveyCTO; assist in recruiting, training, and supervising field-based teams; communicate with the PI team; conduct data analysis; support creation of policy reports and technical reports for donors. Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in economics, public policy, or a related field; coursework in economics, econometrics, or statistics; at least one year of relevant research experience; proficiency in a statistical analysis package such as Stata, Python, Matlab, and/or R; proficiency in SurveyCTO; excellent organizational and communication skills.
Application link: https://www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/senior-research-associateresearch-associate-ramlabs-job-105591