Agriculture Policy & Research Lead

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago's Development Innovation Lab seeks a Research & Policy Manager to oversee a growing portfolio of agricultural research projects from inception to completion and translate findings into actionable policy recommendations. The role requires expertise in development economics, evidence-based policy, and strong management of complex initiatives.

The Manager will liaise with leadership, research teams, implementation partners, and external stakeholders to ensure timely

Qualifications

• Experience leading or contributing to randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in international development.
• Strong background in development economics and evidence-based policy.
• Ability to translate research findings into policy recommendations and scaling strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage external partnerships for research and scale innovations in agriculture and food security.
• Develop and oversee research projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery.
• Supervise research staff and allocate tasks to junior researchers for efficient support.

Skills

RCTs experience

Development economics

Policy translation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

The University of Chicago's Development Innovation Lab seeks a Research & Policy Manager to oversee a growing portfolio of agricultural research projects from inception to completion and translate findings into actionable policy recommendations. The role requires expertise in development economics, evidence-based policy, and strong management of complex initiatives.

The Manager will liaise with leadership, research teams, implementation partners, and external stakeholders to ensure timely