Quantitative Research Assistant

Oxford Department of International Development, Queen Elizabeth House, 3 Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TB.

The Oxford Department of International Development is seeking to recruit a Quantitative Research Assistant who will work as part of the Young Lives research team to support agreed research priorities. The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with researchers and policy staff in Oxford and the four Young Lives study countries.

The position of Quantitative Research Assistant emphasises analysis of quantitative data and requires strong quantitative analysis skills and interpersonal/team-working skills. The post-holder will be responsible to the Young Lives Senior Research Officer.

This post is full-time and fixed term up to 31 March 2029.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree in a quantitative social science discipline (e.g. economics, social statistics). They will have excellent analytical and statistical skills and experience, to include knowledge of advanced statistical modelling techniques and/or econometric techniques. Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including experience of communicating complex information to expert and lay audiences is essential to this role.

At ODID we embrace and cherish our differences, and endeavour to be considerate and welcoming of all. You are most welcome at ODID, without the need to hide any part of who you are. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these affect us, and those around us, personally and professionally. We hold an Athena Swan bronze award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural changes which promote equality, cherish diversity and create a better working environment for all. We are also taking active steps to promote race equality and reduce the risk of bias and discrimination. We work together to enrich, fortify and grow our community and dedicate our combined efforts to teaching and research to increase our impact and influence in development debates at the national and global level. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for our vacancies and join us in pursuing our goals.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.

Please note that this vacancy has been extended. Applicants who have already applied will automatically be considered and do not need to submit a further application.

Only applications received before 12 midday on Thursday, 18 June 2026 can be considered.