Functions / Responsibilities

Data Analyst - Chennai Behavioral Economics Lab
Education : Bachelor’s/Master
Language Requirement: English
Length of Commitment: One year

Prof. Frank Schilbach (MIT), Prof. Heather Schofield (University of Pennsylvania) and Prof. Gautam Rao (Harvard University) are hiring a Data Analyst for the Behavioral Economics Lab in Chennai (affiliated with IFMR). The studies conducted by the lab are primarily Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) at the intersection of behavioral and development economics. The studies  cover a range of topics such as the impact of improved nutrition on productivity, the economic effects of sleep deprivation, the impact of physical pain on cognitive function and productivity, and the determinants of profit-maximizing decisions among micro- entrepreneurs.

The Data Analyst will assist in the development of data collection protocols, clean data collected from the field and help with preliminary data analysis, write project reports, and help other research assistant tasks as needed.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

? A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, or related fields. Training in microeconomics, econometrics, statistics, and advanced math required.
? Graduate - level coursework in economics is a plus.
? Very strong quantitative, organizational, and communication skills are necessary.
? Fluency and excellent communication skills in English.
? Prior experience working with large data sets and programming in STATA, SAS, or other statistical analysis languages is necessary.
? Familiarity with randomized controlled trials preferred.

How to apply
Applicants need to submit a cover letter and a resume to behavioraleconlab@gmail.com. Please also cc. kamya.buch@gmail.com in your applications. The cover letter should briefly describe your experience with data cleaning and data analysis, your reason for seeking this position and earliest available start date. Recommendation letters and transcripts may be requested if you are short-listed for the position. Short-listed applicants will be required to participate in multiple interviews and complete a STATA test.  All  applicants  would  need  to  commit  to  a minimum  of  12  months  in Chennai.

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