.Organisation/Company: Barcelona School of EconomicsResearch Field: Economics » Applied economicsResearcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1) PositionsMaster PositionsCountry: SpainApplication Deadline: 26 Jan 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)Type of Contract: TemporaryJob Status: Full-timeHours Per Week: 37.5Offer Starting Date: 10 Jan 2025Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Horizon Europe - ERCReference Number: 101078719Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
NoOffer DescriptionWe are looking for a full-time pre-doctoral Research Associate / Field Work Specialist to support the ERC-funded project – "Rural Structural Transformation in Developing Countries" (RUSTDEC).
The project investigates the causes and consequences of structural transformation in developing countries and its potential interaction with climate change.The position will be mainly based at UAB's Bellaterra campus in Barcelona, with selected field work trips to Vietnam, and will be supervised by the Principal Investigator of the project, Prof. Andre Groeger.
The position offers competitive conditions and the opportunity to participate in the vibrant academic life of the Barcelona School of Economics (BSE) community.The successful applicant will participate in all aspects of the work, particularly around the planning and execution of data collection through surveys and field experiments as well as data analysis.
The position is particularly appropriate for candidates with backgrounds in quantitative social science and experience in primary data collection, experimental methods, and overseeing field studies.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include:Supervising the planning and implementation of data collectionProgramming digital household survey questionnairesManaging enumerator teamsCleaning and analyzing household survey datasetsProducing publication-quality tables and chartsContributing to grant-writing, ethics approvals, and budgetingSpecific RequirementsStrong managerial and organizational skillsStrong problem-solving skills, solution-oriented, with a mentality for continuous improvementCollaborative, collegial, and excited to work with diverse teamsHighly self-motivated and able to take initiative without much supervisionWillingness to be based in Vietnam for up to 2 monthsPrevious experience living and/or conducting research in low-income countries is highly valuedLanguages: ENGLISH Level GoodYears of Research Experience: 1 - 4Additional InformationExciting project and work environmentFlexibility of working from homeGross Annual Salary: around 25000€Eligibility CriteriaBased on Experience (40%), Qualifications (30%), and Skills/Knowledge of the area (30%)Selection ProcessAttach your CV, the most recent transcript from the current/most recent academic degree (Bachelor or Master), motivation letter, and reference letters in one single file to research@bse