Research Associate/ Senior Research Associate in Economics - University of Bristol

Summary of the Organization:

Bristol is one of the most popular and successfuluniversities in the UK, ranked 54th in the world in the QS World UniversityRankings 2025. The School of Economics in Bristol ranked 7th in the lastUK-wide research evaluation exercise for overall quality of research ().

Summary of the Role:

The main purpose of this Bristol-based position is tosupport Professors Christine (University of Bristol and J-PAL), Grant Miller (StanfordUniversity and J-PAL) and Áureo de Paula (University College London) in implementing andcarrying out data analysis for a randomized controlled trial on demand forcontraception taking place in Nigeria.

You will work closely with the principal investigators (PIs)and the survey implementation partner to develop and pre-test the endlinesurvey instrument, monitor fidelity of implementation, clean the datacollected, and analyse the data under the PIs’ guidance. Depending onqualifications, experience and motivation, you may also contribute to thedrafting of initial reports and be a co-investigator in grant applications toextend the project.

This is a 6-month full-time position. Given the short timeframe, you need to already have the right to work in the UK.

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Responsibilities:

Review, adapt, and (desk) pre-test survey instruments

Monitor daily the data collected to ensure fidelity ofimplementation of the survey protocols

Liaise with PIs and the survey firm to respond to fieldworkchallenges as they arise

Data cleaning

Implement the data analysis plan devised by the PIs

Carry out limited tasks to support other related researchprojects, such as preparing replication packages

Literature reviews

Depending on qualifications, experience and motivation, thesuccessful applicant may also contribute to the drafting of initial reports andbe a co-investigator in future grant applications to extend the project.

Qualifications:

Experience in the analysis of large datasets using Stata

A good honours degree in Economics or related topic

A good postgraduate degree in Economics or related topic orbe working towards one, or equivalent professional experience