Quantitative Research Assistant

The Oxford Department of International Development (ODID) is seeking to recruit a Quantitative Research Assistant who will work as part of the Young Lives research team to support agreed research priorities. The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with researchers and policy staff in Oxford and the four Young Lives study countries.

The position of Quantitative Research Assistant emphasises analysis of quantitative data and requires strong quantitative analysis skills and interpersonal/team-working skills. The post-holder will be responsible to the Young Lives Quantitative Research Officer.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Prepare Young Lives survey data for analysis and archiving including producing composite variables and linking data across rounds;
• Prepare Young lives fieldwork documents (e.g. fieldwork manual, consent form and training materials) and research materials for publication;
• Analyse survey data using appropriate statistical models and techniques; linking and merging data from external sources with Young Lives data where appropriate;
• Support the data manager on data matching exercises;
• Prepare reports from analyses, including preparing tables, graphs etc. that can be used to best represent the findings in Young Lives written outputs and presentations;
• Contribute to research publications, book chapters and reviews;
• Contribute ideas for new and existing components of the Young Lives study;
• Provide technical support to researchers and policy staff on their use of the Young Lives survey data;
• Contribute to discussions and share research findings with colleagues in Oxford and partner institutions in the Young Lives study countries;
• Represent Young Lives at external meetings/seminars;
• Contribute to wider project planning, including ideas for new research papers and sub-studies.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree completed by October 2024 in a quantitative social science discipline (e.g. economics, social statistics). They will also have proficiency in using the STATA statistical package for data management, manipulation and analysis. High level written communication skills in English are essential for this role.

 

At ODID we embrace and cherish our differences, and endeavour to be considerate and welcoming of all. You are most welcome at ODID, without the need to hide any part of who you are. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these affect us, and those around us, personally and professionally. We hold an Athena Swan bronze award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural changes which promote equality, cherish diversity and create a better working environment for all. We are also taking active steps to promote race equality and reduce the risk of bias and discrimination. We work together to enrich, fortify and grow our community and dedicate our combined efforts to teaching and research to increase our impact and influence in development debates at the national and global level. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for our vacancies and join us in pursuing our goals.

 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.

 

 

Interviews are envisioned to be held on 21 October 2024. 

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