Quantitative Research Assistant

The Oxford Department of International Development is seeking to recruit two Quantitative Research Assistant will work as part of the Young Lives research team to support agreed research priorities. The post-holders 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-holders will be responsible to the Young Lives Deputy Director. The successful candidates will hold a Master’s degree completed by October 2023 in a quantitative social science discipline (e.g. economics, social statistics etc). They will have excellent analytical and statistical skills and experience, to include knowledge of advanced statistical modelling techniques and/or econometric techniques and excellent programming skills in STATA. Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including experience of communicating complex information to expert and lay audiences is essential to this role. This post is full-time and fixed term up to 31 March 2025. 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 supporting statement as part of your online application. Only applications received before 12 midday on June 4th 2023 can be considered.