More jobs:
Research Manager
Job in
Washington, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA
Listed on 2026-06-01
Listing for:
University of Chicago
Full Time, Per diem
position Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
-
Research/Development
Research Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Department
SSD Development Economics Center:
Staff and Temporary Employees
About the Department
The Development Innovation Lab at the University of Chicago uses the tools of economics to develop innovations with the potential to benefit millions of people in low- and middle-income countries. It was founded and is led by Nobel laureate Michael Kremer.
The Market Shaping Accelerator is led by the world's leading market shaping scholars including Nobel laureate Michael Kremer (UChicago), President of CGD and professor Rachel Glennerster, and Dartmouth Professor Christopher Snyder. MSA aims to catalyze the development of Advance Market Commitments and other market shaping mechanisms to incentivize innovations addressing pressing global challenges such as climate change and biosecurity. MSA identifies promising opportunities, develops high-impact proposals, and engages with policymakers and funders.
Job Summary
The job manages scientific research projects or scientific research facilities. Uses considerable on-the-job experience to ensure compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies. Works independently to write articles, reports and manuscripts, and presents research findings at meetings and/or conferences.
The Development Innovation Lab is seeking a full-time Research Manager to work with the Market Shaping Accelerator (MSA) Team, faculty director Rachel Glennerster, collaborators at the Center for Global Development (CGD) and Dartmouth, and other researchers on marking shaping economics research projects.
The Research Manager will manage research and build out the MSA's research systems.
Responsibilities
* Implement MSA's research in marking shaping advancement, ensuring high-quality data collection across projects.
* In partnership with colleagues, co-develop and manage a small portfolio of economics research projects.
* Manage and mentor MSA research staff including Research Professionals and Research Associates; recruit and train new MSA research staff.
* Lead research communications with MSA partners and internal stakeholders.
* Manage high-level research partnerships with MSA partners including governments, non-profit organizations, and donors.
* Develop and manage research project budgets and track project finances.
* Advise teams on effective project budgeting and build budgeting tools for teams.
* Build the MSA's internal research project management systems and processes; use AI to automate and improve workflows.
* Identify and recruit top research talent globally; design processes that do so.
* Solves complex problems relating to the administration of projects, including planning new procedures, adapting existing procedures to the needs of the project, and making significant contributions to methodology.
* Guides data collection, evaluation and analysis. Designs and manages databases. Writes reports, articles and manuscripts.
* Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
* -
- Preferred Qualifications
Education:
* Bachelor's degree.
Experience:
* Experience conducting randomized control trials.
* Demonstrated experience managing or creating project budgets.
* Graduate level training in economics and econometrics.
Preferred Competencies
* Excellent organizational skills, written communication, and high-level of attention to detail.
* Strong cross-cultural communication skills.
* Experience conducting research including managing research teams.
* Exposure to randomized control trials.
* Undergraduate training in economics and econometrics.
Working Conditions
* Candidates must be willing to travel flexibly as needed for their respective responsibilities.
Application Documents
* Resume/CV (required)
* Cover Letter (required)
* Contact Information for Professional References (3) (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$85,000.00 - $
The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression,…
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
×