Northwestern University - Evanston, IL
posted about 2 months ago
The Global Poverty Research Lab (GPRL) at Northwestern University is seeking a full-time Research Project Coordinator to support the Principal Investigators (PIs), Professor Dean Karlan and Professor Christopher Udry, in various research projects focused on social protection, cognitive behavioral therapy, rainfall insurance, agricultural extension services, the role of social networks in the labor market, and women's mobility. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in empirical research that examines the effectiveness of policies and programs aimed at alleviating poverty across multiple countries, including those in the Americas, sub-Saharan Africa, China, and Southeast Asia. The Research Project Coordinator will play a crucial role in project development, data management, and analysis, as well as project management and communication. Responsibilities will include planning and executing project scoping activities, developing analysis plans, submitting applications to the Institutional Review Board, and cultivating relationships with implementing partners. The coordinator will also assist in writing grant proposals, preparing presentations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. This position requires strong quantitative skills, familiarity with randomized controlled trials, and excellent organizational and communication abilities. In addition to administrative tasks, the coordinator will be involved in technical aspects such as data processing and analysis, conducting experimental tests, and developing new research methodologies. The role also includes supervising undergraduate Research Analysts, participating in the recruitment process, and mentoring new staff. The ideal candidate will be flexible, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently while contributing to the lab's mission of generating empirical evidence to inform policy decisions.