Job ID: 296813

Senior Quantitative Researcher

Young Lives India

Location: Delhi

Apply by: 23 Jul 2026

Relevant Sectors

Infrastructure, Technology, Engineering, Science

Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research

JOB DESCRIPTION
Senior Quantitative Researcher
Number of Positions
One
Job Location
New Delhi
Nature of Employment
1 Year Contract, subject to extension
Nature of Job
Research and Evaluation
About Young Lives
Young Lives India is one of the leading think tanks based in New Delhi, which specialises in research, policy, evaluation and intervention related to children, adolescents and youth. This includes the Young Lives longitudinal study being conducted in four countries including India since 2002.
 
Our evidence provides policy makers with research findings that provide insight into challenges in implementation and gaps in current policy formulation.
 
Young Lives India works in collaboration with the Government of India, State government/s, various National and State Commissions, UN agencies as well as other multilateral and bilateral agencies nationally and internationally.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Lead on Young Lives research, analysis and writing proposals.
  • Carry out literature review.
  • Develop survey tools and conduct data analysis.
  • Prepare questionnaires and survey manuals.
  • Set up data quality checks and quality assurance for quantitative data collection.
  • Write summary reports and maintain clear documentation of survey process
  • Conduct analysis of data using advanced econometric and statistical models and techniques to address specific research questions. 
  • Communicate and co-ordinate regularly with field research team.
  • Provide oversight to all field-work.
  • Write summary and analytical reports/ working and journal papers, policy briefs etc
Reporting to
Executive Director
Travel
Extensive Travel
Requirements for the role
  • Minimum 7 years of work experience in conducting quantitative research.
  • Sound knowledge of statistics, econometrics, evaluation and research methodology.
  • Excellent analytical and statistical skills, including experience of using Stata and analysing large data sets such as NFHS, NSSO, etc.
  • Experience in developing and conducting surveys and evaluations will be essential.
  • High level writing and communication skills and ability to produce reports and other research outputs in English with a minimum of 5 peer-reviewed journal publications. 
  • Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills and preferably experience of working in multidisciplinary teams and managing research teams.
  • Good personal organisational skills with experience of managing a varied and heavy workload.
Minimum Education Requirements
Ph.D from a reputed institution in a quantitative social science discipline (economics/statistics/demography/development studies) with minimum 7 years of relevant work experience involving data analysis using STATA, R as well as report writing.
 
Note: Proficiency in STATA is essential.
Salary & Benefits
Remuneration will be competitive with think tanks working on research and policy and will depend on skills and experience.
To apply
Interested candidates with relevant experience may apply through the given link or send your resume alongwith cover letter and salary slips (last three months) on humanresources@younglives.in
 
Young Lives India is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of excellence through diversity. Young Lives India does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or socioeconomic status. 
Date of Joining
With an immediate effect.
    
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