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P&C Lead

Staff

2026-03-28

Location

Cambridge, MA

MIT

Type

Full-time (Hybrid)

Salary

$154,875 - $181,230

Required Qualifications

Master’s in economics, public policy, or international development
Significant economics training
8+ years experience in randomized evaluations, economics research, international development policy
Preferred: Overseeing research/policy grant funding

Research Areas

Randomized Evaluations
Policy Outreach
Poverty Action
International Development
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P&C Lead

Job Details

  • Job Number: 25435
  • Functional Area: Research - Other
  • Department: Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab
  • School Area: Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences
  • Pay Range: $154,875 - $181,230
  • Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Posting Description

P&C Lead, Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab, will support senior staff to create materials for policy outreach, including publications, evaluation summaries, presentations, grant proposals, policy memos, blogs, social media content, and newsletters and website content among other sector-specific work; support and manage the administration of a sector-specific, ongoing competitive research fund; develop in-depth knowledge of one of J-PAL’s sectors; and provide evidence support to policymakers; may support J-PAL’s overall mission in other ways including knowledge management, work in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion, serving as a liaison between J-PAL Global and J-PAL’s regional offices or assisting with other J-PAL projects.

A full job description is available here.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Master’s degree in economics, public policy or international development, including significant training in economics; and a minimum of eight years of work experience including experience working in randomized evaluations, economics research, and international development policy. PREFERRED: Experience with overseeing research and policy grant funding competitions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the P&C Lead role at J-PAL?

The position requires a Master’s degree in economics, public policy, or international development with significant economics training, plus a minimum of eight years professional experience in randomized evaluations, economics research, and international development policy. Preferred: Experience overseeing research and policy grant funding competitions. Review full details via job form or academic CV tips.

💰What is the salary and employment type for this P&C Lead position?

Salary range: $154,875 - $181,230. Employment type: Full-time (Hybrid), Exempt category. Located in Cambridge, MA at MIT's Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab. See university salaries guide for context.

🌍Is visa sponsorship available for the P&C Lead job?

No, visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must have existing work authorization in the US. Explore higher ed jobs or Ivy League opportunities for alternatives.

📋What are the main responsibilities of the P&C Lead?

Support senior staff creating policy outreach materials (publications, summaries, presentations, grants, memos, blogs, social media). Manage sector-specific competitive research fund. Develop expertise in a J-PAL sector. Provide evidence support to policymakers. Additional duties in knowledge management, DEI, liaising with regional offices. Full list in research jobs description.

📝How do I apply for the P&C Lead position at J-PAL MIT?

Applications via MIT careers portal; deadline March 28, 2026 (Job #25435). Prepare CV highlighting randomized evaluations and policy experience. Tailor using CV guide or free resume template. Full description here.

🔬What research areas does this P&C Lead role focus on?

Focus on J-PAL sectors like poverty alleviation via randomized evaluations. Involves policy outreach, grant management, evidence for policymakers in international development. Aligns with research jobs in social sciences.
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