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 2026
- 12:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 5 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe (other) Reference Number 101289618 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: 10.3030/101289618) ), 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 40.000 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr