Research Associate, Safe Drinking Water
Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)
- Location
- Remote (India)
- Type
- Full-time
- Area
- Global Health
- Posted
- Aug 20, 2026
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Job description
Conduct taste test experiments on chlorinated drinking water to optimize treatment practices for rural Indian communities.
- Support study design and lead data collection across two sites in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh using blinded taste tests.
- Develop and pilot survey instruments, program digital data collection, and maintain real-time quality monitoring systems.
- Manage field teams, coordinate with researchers and government partners, and prepare analysis-ready datasets using R or Stata.
- Bachelor's degree in economics, social sciences, public health, or engineering; proficiency in R or Stata and SurveyCTO required.
- Fluency in English and Hindi plus Odia or Telugu; willingness to travel extensively to field sites essential.
About Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)
WebsitePoverty Action Lab (J-PAL) is a global network of researchers generating evidence on effective poverty alleviation through randomized field evaluations.
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