Research Associate

1 week ago

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan CERP | Evidence Matters Full time 900,000 - 1,200,000 per year

About CERP

The Centre for Economic Research in Pakistan, or CERP, is a leading independent nonpartisan policy institution focused on improving decision making in Pakistan through evidence-informed research, engaging with policy counterparts with real policy challenges and designing and advising on high impact reforms based on data. At CERP, we also deploy cutting edge pedagogy tailored for Pakistan and provide data insights to the private sector on product and process design.

Program Description

The National Science Bowl Pakistan (NSBP) is a nationwide competition, inspired by the U.S. Science Bowl, that challenges high school students to expand and apply their knowledge of STEM subjects. It brings together talented students from across the country to compete in fast-paced, buzzer-style quiz rounds that test both individual expertise and collaborative problem-solving.

Position

The Research Associate for the National Science Bowl Pakistan (NSBP) will play a central role in supporting the Principal Investigators (PIs) with the design, implementation, and evaluation of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) that assesses the impact of the NSBP. The role will primarily focus on research activities, including data collection, management, and analysis, while also contributing to the production of reports and presentations. In addition to research responsibilities, the Research Associate will provide general support for NSBP's ongoing activities and initiatives.

Job Description and Responsibilities

Research and Impact Assessment:

  • Designing data collection tools
  • Managing and maintaining a data repository
  • Cleaning administrative and survey data
  • Working with PIs to conduct econometric analyses
  • Preparing technical reports as and when required
  • Other tasks as assigned by the PIs Project Coordinator

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Public Policy, Education, or related fields
  • 2-3 Years of relevant experience
  • Willing to engage in fieldwork
  • Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) in English and Urdu
  • Excellent management and organizational skills
  • Experience with conducting quantitative research
  • Knowledge of Stata, R, Python, or Matlab required
  • Previous experience with using Qualtrics or other survey tools preferred
  • Ability to work independently

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