Research Manager
Core
Manage scientific research projects in development economics, ensuring high-quality data collection, evaluation, and analysis while building research systems.
Role type
Senior IC research manager (development economics)
Builds
Development economics research projects and internal research management systems
Domain
Development economics, low- and middle-income countries
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research
Required skills
project management, data collection, literature review, research ethics compliance, team management, budget management, research communications, partnership management, process design, talent recruitment
Preferred skills
randomized control trials, project budget creation, graduate training in economics and econometrics, field work in developing countries
Technologies
AI tools for workflow automation
Responsibilities
Implement research ensuring high-quality data collection; co-develop and manage a portfolio of research projects; conduct literature reviews; review research ethics applications; manage and mentor junior research staff; lead research communications with partners and stakeholders; manage high-level research partnerships; develop and manage project budgets; build internal research project management systems; identify and recruit top research talent; organize research events; solve complex administrative and methodological problems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
