Research Manager, Development Economics Lab

The University Of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Chicago is seeking a full-time Research Manager to oversee development economics research projects. The ideal candidate will manage budgets, lead data collection efforts, and mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance with regulatory policies. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and skills in project management and cross-cultural communication. This position also involves extensive travel and offers competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Experience conducting randomized control trials.
• Demonstrated experience managing or creating project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Implement DIL’s research in development economics.
• Conduct literature reviews and manage research projects.
• Lead research communications with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Data collection

Cross-cultural communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Databases

Job description

A prestigious educational institution in Chicago is seeking a full-time Research Manager to oversee development economics research projects. The ideal candidate will manage budgets, lead data collection efforts, and mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance with regulatory policies. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and skills in project management and cross-cultural communication. This position also involves extensive travel and offers competitive compensation.