The Development Innovation Lab at the University of Chicago uses the tools of economics to develop innovations with the potential to benefit millions of people in low- and middle-income countries. It was founded and is led by Nobel laureate Michael Kremer.

The Senior Research Associate (SRA) will be the research lead for weather forecasting at DIL. They will work closely with the faculty Director (Michael Kremer) on large-scale human centered weather forecasting initiatives. The SRA will help lead the Lab’s work to develop, adapt, and validate scalable weather forecasting innovations to inform agricultural decision-making. Examples of research projects might include Human-Centered Weather Forecasting in Indonesia, India, and Ethiopia. 

The SRA will also help apply for grants and secure funds for research and will be responsible for both fundraising and for overseeing project budgets. The SRA might be responsible for overseeing junior staff. The position is based in Chicago.

This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Review of applications will begin 30 days after the posting date and will continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply online. 

The Development Innovation Lab at the University of Chicago uses the tools of economics to develop innovations with the potential to benefit millions of people in low- and middle-income countries. It was founded and is led by Nobel laureate Michael Kremer.

The Senior Research Associate (SRA) will be the research lead for weather forecasting at DIL. They will work closely with the faculty Director (Michael Kremer) on large-scale human centered weather forecasting initiatives. The SRA will help lead the Lab’s work to develop, adapt, and validate scalable weather forecasting innovations to inform agricultural decision-making. Examples of research projects might include Human-Centered Weather Forecasting in Indonesia, India, and Ethiopia. 

The SRA will also help apply for grants and secure funds for research and will be responsible for both fundraising and for overseeing project budgets. The SRA might be responsible for overseeing junior staff. The position is based in Chicago.

This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Review of applications will begin 30 days after the posting date and will continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply online.