Research Assistant, Economics

Good Business Lab

. Support study design through scoping exercises, qualitative surveys, and literature reviews .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $22 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data analysis and survey design, with proficiency in statistical software such as Stata and R. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for managing multiple projects and ensuring adherence to research protocols.

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Data AnalysisSurvey DesignFieldwork ExperienceStatistical Software ProficiencyOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisSurvey DesignFieldworkStatistical SoftwareData Science PrinciplesAI Coding PlatformsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordDigital Data CollectionResearch Documentation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsSelf-ManagementDetail-OrientedWritten CommunicationOral Communication

Tools & Technologies

StataRSurveyCTOClaude CodeCodex/GPT

Industry Keywords

Research DesignIRB ApprovalData ProtocolsProject ManagementPolicy Memos

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support study design through scoping exercises, qualitative surveys, and literature reviews
Design and pilot survey instruments; monitor data quality and resolve issues promptly
Expand simulated task assessments for various occupations for the AI-assisted job matching project
Conduct fieldwork and occasionally travel to project sites
Liaise with implementation partners to align timelines, share updates, and troubleshoot challenges
Coordinate with administrative and finance teams on participant payments and study-related costs
Identify threats to research design, propose solutions, and escalate to researchers as needed
Ensure adherence to research and data protocols, including IRB approval, coding standards, and analysis procedures
Maintain project documentation, including codebooks, field protocols, and project logs
Prepare policy memos and research briefs on ongoing and completed studies
Collaborate with Professor Anant Nyshadham and researchers across universities on two U.S.-based projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related field
Proficiency in data analysis and statistical software such as Stata or R
Experience conducting fieldwork, including designing, scoping, and fielding surveys
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel/spreadsheet applications
Strong familiarity with data science principles and AI coding platforms (e.g., Claude Code, Codex/GPT)
Strong organizational and self-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects independently and meet deadlines
Detail-oriented with strong written and oral communication skills
Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Experience with digital data collection platforms such as SurveyCTO is preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, 6–12 month contract
Opportunity to develop empirical research skills in preparation for PhD programs in economics
Collaboration with Professor Anant Nyshadham and economists and researchers across universities
Opportunity to work on randomized evaluations and U.S.-based research projects