Application Deadline: August 8, 2025
Busara, in collaboration with Oxford University, is seeking a Research Specialist to join the team in Nairobi. In this role, you’ll contribute to high-impact research alongside partners from Oxford, Warwick, Duke, and Northwestern, contributing to large-scale experiments focused on mental health, job search, and employment outcomes in Kenya. The gross monthly pay for this role falls between $2,500 and $3,300. The final offer will be guided by the candidate’s demonstrated skills, relevant experience, and alignment with the role’s requirements.
The position is based at Busara in Nairobi, Kenya, which works with researchers and organizations to advance and apply behavioral science in pursuit of poverty alleviation. The successful applicant will participate in all aspects of the work, particularly around the planning and execution of field and lab experiments and data analysis.
Eligibility
- Hold, or be close to completion of, a Bachelor’s or Master’s (preferred) degree in Economics, Statistics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Mathematics, or a related discipline requiring substantial quantitative coursework
- Strong skills in econometrics and programming (especially STATA and/or R)
- Keen understanding of randomized controlled trials and experimental methods
- The position is particularly appropriate for candidates with backgrounds in quantitative social science
- Have experience in overseeing field studies
- Have a strong proficiency in coding and data analysis
- Applicants from Kenya are strongly encouraged to apply, and international applicants will be sponsored for a work visa
Requirements
- Previous research experience in designing and conducting field and/or lab experiments
- Previous experience living and/or conducting research in low-income countries is highly valued for non-Kenyan candidates
- Familiarity with survey programming in Survey CTO (strongly desired), Qualtrics, and/or equivalent
- Experience conducting lab experiments using oTree will be an advantage
- Experience in programming languages, especially Python, will be an advantage
Application Details
- A statement of purpose (cover letter)
- A CV,
- Academic transcripts
