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

J-PAL; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A research organization is looking for a Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in Bristol, UK, to support a randomized controlled trial on demand for contraception in Nigeria. The successful candidate will monitor data collection, analyze results, and possibly contribute to reports. An honours degree in Economics or related field and experience with large datasets using Stata is required. This is a full-time position for 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Review, adapt, and pre-test survey instruments
• Monitor data collection to ensure protocol fidelity
• Coordinate with PIs and survey firms to address field challenges
• Clean and analyze data according to the plan
• Support related research tasks, such as preparing replication packages
• Conduct literature reviews
• Contribute to reports and future grant applications as qualified

Skills

Experience with large datasets analysis using Stata

Education

Honours degree in Economics or related field

Postgraduate degree in Economics or related field, or equivalent experience

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Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in Economics - University of Bristol, United Kingdom

Client: J-PAL

Location: Bristol, UK

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 61ddedc38c87

Job Views: 24

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Summary of the Organization:

Bristol is one of the most popular and successful universities in the UK, ranked 54th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025. The School of Economics in Bristol ranked 7th in the last UK-wide research evaluation exercise for overall quality of research.

Summary of the Role:

This position based in Bristol aims to support Professors Christine (University of Bristol and J-PAL), Grant Miller (Stanford University and J-PAL), and Áureo de Paula (University College London) in implementing and analyzing data for a randomized controlled trial on demand for contraception in Nigeria.

You will work closely with the principal investigators and survey partners to develop and test survey instruments, monitor data collection fidelity, clean data, and analyze results. Depending on your qualifications and motivation, you may also contribute to reports and grant applications.

This is a 6-month full-time position. You must already have the right to work in the UK.

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Responsibilities:

• Review, adapt, and pre-test survey instruments
• Monitor data collection to ensure protocol fidelity
• Coordinate with PIs and survey firms to address field challenges
• Clean and analyze data according to the plan
• Support related research tasks, such as preparing replication packages
• Conduct literature reviews
• Contribute to reports and future grant applications as qualified

Qualifications:

• Experience with large datasets analysis using Stata
• Honours degree in Economics or related field
• Postgraduate degree in Economics or related field, or equivalent experience