Research Associate

Position :

Research Associate Location :

Islamabad Reporting to :

Research Manager

Background Research and Development Solutions is seeking a motivated and skilled Research Associate to support its research and policy initiatives. The role requires a strong foundation in economics (preferably health economics) advanced quantitative analysis, polished writing ability, and excellent communication skills. The candidate must demonstrate dependability, initiative, and integrity in delivering high-quality outputs aligned with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct

quantitative and qualitative research

Manage and analyze large datasets using statistical, econometric and machine leaning tools.

Draft high-quality

research papers, reports, policy briefs, and publications

with minimal supervision.

Contribute to the design of research methodologies, data collection tools, and analytical frameworks.

Present research findings clearly and persuasively to academic, policy, and public audiences.

Collaborate with team members but also work independently to propose and implement solutions to research challenges.

Maintain strict

confidentiality, honesty, and ethical standards

in all work.

Engage with stakeholders, partners, and policymakers to disseminate research outcomes.

Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor in line with the organization’s mandate.

Required Qualifications

Masters / MPhil degree (preferably in Economics, Health economics, or related fields).

Strong background in

quantitative research methods

and econometrics.

Demonstrated

publication record

(academic journals, policy briefs, or equivalent) indicating polished writing skills.

Excellent

verbal and written communication

abilities.

Proven ability to work independently, show initiative, and deliver solutions.

High level of

dependability and integrity .

Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, Python).

Desired Competencies

Ability to simplify complex research findings for non-technical audiences.

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Team-oriented but proactive in working independently.

Research reports, journal papers, and policy briefs.

Analytical presentations and communication materials.

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