Research Associate (Quantitative) Young Lives India: Complete information on Eligibility Criteria and How to Apply

About Young Lives

Young Lives India is one of the leading think tanks based in New Delhi, which specialises in research, policy, evaluation and intervention related to children, adolescents and youth. This includes the longitudinal study on childhood poverty being conducted in four countries including India since 2002.

Our evidence provides policy makers with research findings that provide insight into challenges in implementation and gaps in current policy formulation.

Young Lives India works in collaboration with the Government of India, State government/s, various National and State Commissions, UN agencies as well as other multilateral and bilateral agencies nationally and internationally.

Research Associate (Quantitative) Young Lives India Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute to Young Lives research, analysis and writing proposals.

Carry out literature review.

Develop survey tools and conduct data analysis for tool validation.

Prepare questionnaires and survey manuals.

Set up data quality checks and quality assurance for quantitative data collection.

Write summary reports and maintain clear documentation of survey process

Conduct analysis of data using appropriate econometric and statistical models and techniques to address specific research questions.

Communicate regularly with field research team.

Write summary and analytical reports/ working and journal papers, policy briefs etc

Research Associate (Quantitative) Young Lives India Requirement for the Role

Minimum three to five years of work experience in quantitative research.

Sound knowledge of statistics, econometrics and research methodology.

Excellent analytical and statistical skills, including experience of using Stata and analysing large data sets such as NFHS, NSSO, etc.

Experience in developing and conducting surveys will be essential.

High level writing and communication skills and ability to produce reports and other research outputs in English.

Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills and preferably experience of working in multidisciplinary teams.

Good personal organisational skills with experience of managing a varied and heavy workload.

Research Associate (Quantitative) Young Lives India Educational Requirements

A Masters/ M. Phil/ Ph.D. from a reputed institution in a quantitative social science discipline (education/economics/statistics/ demography/ development studies) with minimum three to five years of relevant work experience involving data analysis using STATA as well as report writing.

Research Associate (Quantitative) Young Lives India Salaries & Benefits

Remuneration will be competitive with think tanks working on research and policy and will depend on skills and experience.

To Apply

Your CV Must be Accompanied With

Cover letter justifying suitability for the position – role fitment based on present & past work experience along with contact details of three professional references.

Current/last drawn compensation (salary slips of last three months) & expected compensation.

Applications should contain position name in the subject line.

Young Lives India is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of excellence through diversity. Young Lives India does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or socioeconomic status.