Research Manager

Job description

Department SSD Development Economics Center: Staff and Temporary Employees About the Department: The Development Innovation Lab at the University of Chicago uses the tools of economics to develop innovations with the potential to benefit millions of people in low- and middle-income countries. It was founded and is led by Nobel laureate Michael Kremer. Job Summary: DIL is seeking a full-time Research Manager to work with the faculty director (Michael Kremer) and other researchers on development economics research projects. The Research Manager will work with DIL’s lead researchers, the Director, Research Management, and the Faculty Director to manage research and build out the Lab’s research systems. The job manages scientific research projects or scientific research facilities. Uses considerable on-the-job experience to ensure compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies. Works independently to write articles, reports and manuscripts, and presents research findings at meetings and/or conferences. Responsibilities: - Implement DIL’s research in development economics, ensuring high-quality data collection across projects. - In partnersh...