Research Associate Economics And Business

Organisation/Company IE University Department Business School Research Field Economics » Applied economics Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 23 Oct ***:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 5 Oct Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe (other) Reference Number * Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
IE University ?s Business School seeks applicants for a Research Associate in Economics and Business to collaborate in INTEGRED (DOI: ***) ), a Horizon Europe project that explores an Integrative Approach to the Production, Use and Governance of Evidence in European Education, under the supervision of Dr. Antonio Roldán.
The 18-month temporary project-based contract includes a ** gross annual salary and a dedication of 40 hrs/week in Madrid, with the possibility of a percentage of hybrid work.
Contribute to the design, planning and implementation of RCTs in education
Design data-collection processes and build the databases required for the different experiments
Clean, manage and analyze quantitative data using appropriate statistical and econometric methods
Assist in the design of surveys and other research instruments
Support field implementation and coordinate with participating institutions, research partners and implementation teams
Coordinate multidisciplinary and international teams involved in the project
Contribute to the operational, administrative and communication activities of the Horizon Europe project, with support from IE University's administrative staff
Help prepare research reports, presentations and academic outputs
Support the preparation and coordination of technical and financial reports with the Research Office for submission to the Project Coordinator
Opportunity to co-author academic publications based on susbtantive contributions to the research, in line with project norms
Strong quantitative and data-analysis skills.
Proficiency in at least one relevant statistical programming language, such as Stata, R or Python and fluent use of AI tools.
Previous experience in designing or implementing RCTs.
Ability to manage, clean and document complex datasets rigorously.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within large and international teams.
Advanced Master's degree or PhD—or expected completion—in economics, public policy or a related discipline.
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience designing surveys and managing field-data collection.
Previous experience designing, implementing or analyzing randomized controlled trials or other field experiments.
Experience coordinating with schools, public administrations, NGOs or other implementation partners.
Excellent organizational skills and the capacity to manage several workstreams simultaneously.
Research expertise or substantive knowledge in the economics of education, education policy or labor economics.
Familiarity with reproducible research practices, pre-analysis plans and research documentation.
Experience in the coordination of project-related technical and financial reporting, preferably in the context of Horizon Europe
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