Impact Careers
Full-time
Research Manager
Development Innovation Lab
Posted
Dec 28, 2025
Location
USA
Type
Full-time
Mission
What you will drive
Core responsibilities:
- Lead core research management activities including research implementation, literature reviews, and report writing
- Manage and mentor junior research staff including Research Professionals and Research Associates
- Develop and manage research project budgets and track project finances
- Build the Lab's internal research project management systems and processes, using AI to automate and improve workflows
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role contributes to developing innovations with the potential to benefit millions of people in low- and middle-income countries through development economics research.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
Required qualifications:
- Minimum 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline
- College or university degree in related field
- Excellent organizational skills, written communication, and high-level attention to detail
- Knowledge of and experience with field work in developing countries
- Experience conducting research including managing research teams
- Exposure to randomized control trials
- Undergraduate training in economics and econometrics
Benefits
What's in it for you
No specific benefits, compensation, or perks mentioned in the job posting.