Senior Training Associate
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Cambridge, MA - USA
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Job Summary
Posting Description
SENIOR TRAINING ASSOCIATE Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) to join a global research center working to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence. The Senior Training Associate will contribute to J-PALs mission of promoting evidence-informed policy. This position is part of J-PALs Research Education and Training (RET) team a diverse and integrated group that works together in a fast-paced collaborative environment with the goal of equipping policymakers researchers and staff with the necessary knowledge and tools to conduct rigorous impact evaluations.
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Job Requirements
REQUIRED: A bachelors degree in economics political science education international development or other related fields; training in and a strong technical understanding of econometrics and/or randomized evaluations; four years of relevant work experience (which may include experience gained as a student) including in quantitative data analysis/science economics or a related discipline; teaching experience; experience working in low- or middle-income countries; and experience working on randomized evaluation. PREFERRED: Masters degree.
Commitment of three years preferred.
This position is based at the J-PAL Global office at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge MA.
Visa sponsorship is not available.
5/14/2026
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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The MIT Media Lab is an interdisciplinary research lab that encourages the unconventional mixing and matching of seemingly disparate research areas.
