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                Research Associate - Tamil Nadu Aging Portfolio
                Research Associate - Tamil Nadu Aging Portfolio
                Tamil Nadu, India
                3 weeks ago
                Global health & development
                Full-time
                Routes to impact
                Skill-building & building career capital
                Testing your fit for a certain career path
                Direct high impact on an important cause
                Description
                A field-based Research Associate role at J-PAL South Asia supporting rigorous research on aging and elder well-being in Tamil Nadu, ideal for those with development research experience or those planning to pursue a PhD.
                • Hands-on research implementation: Lead longitudinal surveys, randomized evaluations, and implementation pilots across multiple districts in Tamil Nadu, working directly with academic researchers and government partners
                • Diverse responsibilities: Design and program survey instruments, manage field teams, oversee data quality, support statistical analysis (Stata/R/Python), and contribute to policy briefs and donor reports
                • Strong growth pathway: Previous RAs have gone on to PhD and Master's programs or taken on managerial roles within J-PAL South Asia and other organizations
                • Collaborative, high-impact environment: Work at the intersection of academic research and government policy through one of J-PAL South Asia's longest-standing state government partnerships
                Apply via the J-PAL South Asia jobs portal at jpalsouth.asia; for queries, contact [email protected].
                Visa/Work Authorization: Candidates must have valid work authorization to work in India.
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