Research Associate with Professor

Job Summary

Research Associate with Professor Leena Kinger Hans and Professor Sarang Deo

Project Description

Using an RCT design, this study aims to enhance the effectiveness of Community Health Workers (ASHAs in India) through a mission-engagement intervention. The project comprises the following components:

• Pilot phase testing surveys and workshops September 2024
• Baseline surveys for 800 ASHAs and households - October-November 2024
• Workshop intervention period - December-March 2024
• Endline surveys - March-April 2025
• Follow up surveys, data analysis and preparation of relevant research outputs May-September 2025

Base location

Patna (possibility relocation to Hyderabad 2nd half of the year)

Principal Investigators

Prof. Leena Kinger Hans, Prof. Sarang Deo

Roles and Responsibilities

• Data collection and surveys
• Pilot testing survey instruments.
• Working with the RM and PIs to ensure adherence to IRB approved survey protocols and procedures; ensuring data quality and productivity
• Managing and coordinating teams: training and supervising field-based data operations teams consisting of surveyors, project assistants and field manager.
• Creating/digitizing forms using SurveyCTO.
• Assist with data cleaning and preliminary data analysis
• Running daily data quality checks
• Review and vet project datasets and maintain an efficient data documentation system.
• Assist in analysis of qualitative and quantitative data collected during the project's implementation.
• Overseeing workshop implementation on the field to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors/master's degree in economics/public policy/sociology/psychology or related disciplines.
• Experience managing field-based or phone-based quantitative survey data collection
• Experience leading teams of surveyors on the field.
• Intermediate knowledge of statistical packages, especially Stata/R (must)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi
• Minimum 1-year professional experience in research, policy, consulting, or related field (including internships and research assistantships).
• Familiarity with randomized control trials will be a plus
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility, self-motivation, and ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.