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.





**Only applications received before 12 midday on 14 October 2024 can be
considered. **





**Interviews are envisioned to be held on 21 October 2024.**