Assistant/Associate Project Scientist - Center for Effective Global Action

The Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) is a hub for research, training and innovation headquartered at the University of California, Berkeley. We generate insights that decision-makers can use to improve policies, programs, and people's lives. Our best-in-class academic network includes nearly 200 faculty, 80 scholars from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)-primarily from East and West Africa-and hundreds of graduate students from diverse academic disciplines who produce rigorous evidence about what works to expand education, health, and economic opportunities for people living in poverty. Our business model involves curating policy-relevant research agendas in collaboration with development leaders, overseeing competitive grant-making to answer critical questions, investing in research capacity, and strategically connecting research and ideas to inform decision-making by governments, NGOs, and the private sector.

The Director of Research and Policy is a core member of the leadership team at CEGA's Psychology and Economics of Poverty (PEP) Initiative, reporting to Professor Supreet Kaur. They are responsible for driving the intellectual agenda for the Initiative (and parallel research in India), working closely with Professor Kaur, faculty investigators, and program managers to identify and proactively pursue high-value research, decision-making, policy scale-up, capacity building, and fundraising opportunities. Specifically, and as related to the Center's PEP Initiative/other priority research, the PEP Director of Research and Policy will facilitate the development of new timely and innovative related academic research portfolios; conceive of and design new projects that have the potential to translate into substantive policy impact; bolster CEGA's efforts to build rigorous research and research uptake capacity in LMICs; expand CEGA's policy footprint in the countries and regions where we work; and identify fundraising opportunities and build a fundraising pipeline. This is an exciting opportunity for an active Development Economics researcher and expert who is interested in contributing to the success of a fast-paced and dynamic research initiative. In addition to engaging in cutting-edge research and resource development for the initiative, they are encouraged to maintain an independent research portfolio, regularly present at conferences, and publish blogs, position papers, and journal articles that advance CEGA's mission and vision.

Department: https://cega.berkeley.edu/

PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD (or equivalent international degree) program

PhD or equivalent international degree

• PhD in economics, public policy, political science, or related field;
• Strong technical skills (econometrics, impact evaluation methods, etc.)
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Experience conducting empirical research in LMICs including supervising data collection and cleaning activities;
• Experience and competency with statistical software packages such as STATA, SAS, R, and ability to render accurate statistical analysis;
• Experience and demonstrated success with technical grant writing for impact evaluation and/or global development research projects;
• Experience and competency working with decision-makers in multilateral, government, and/or large research institutions;
• Experience living and working in a low-income country;
• Strong networking skills (able to develop and sustain policy partnerships, presents well to stakeholders);
• Ability to work well with policymakers in LMICs (understands needs of end-users).

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

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