Researcher/senior Researcher

Title Researcher Senior Researcher Location Ethiopia India or Kenya with current and ongoing work authorization Position Full-time Posted on 16 September 2025 Application deadline 13 October 2025 6 pm EAT 8 30 pm IST applications will be reviewed as they are submitted Summary of the role Are you passionate about using research to drive real-world impact for smallholder farmers PxD is looking for a talented and motivated Researcher Senior Researcher to join our collaborative high-performing and non-hierarchical team In this role you ll lead and support experimental research projects that shape PxD s strategy inform the design of services for smallholder farmers in LMICs and generate insights through data analysis and compelling research outputs ranging from journal articles to policy briefs and donor reports You ll work closely with our core research team and affiliated researchers contributing not only to cutting-edge research but also to the implementation and management of initiatives that ensure the quality and impact of PxD s work across multiple geographies We re seeking someone deeply committed to PxD s mission delivering actionable cost-effective and scalable solutions that help people living in poverty sustainably improve their incomes and well-being This role is based in Ethiopia India or Kenya About Precision Development PxD PxD empowers smallholder farmers by delivering digital evidence-based agricultural advice at scale Operating in India Ethiopia Nigeria and Kenya we partner with governments and organizations to design and scale farmer-centered sustainable services that improve livelihoods and boost productivity Our programs reach tens of millions of farmers with proven impact 12- 19 in profit for every 1 invested Founded in 2016 by researchers and business leaders including Nobel laureate Michael Kremer PxD offers a chance to work on cutting-edge digital agriculture solutions that transform food systems and empower communities Key Responsibilities Develop and implement research and innovation ideas that support PxD s programs Serve as a co-investigator or Principal Investigator PI on research projects to establish design guide approach and substantially contribute to fundraising for research and innovation Apply foundational knowledge of the development economics and behavioral science literature to PxD s work to situate research questions conceptualize problems interpret the findings and identify opportunities to generate impacts for the poor Develop feasible research designs and plans including identifying risks threats to the quality of research and ways to mitigate them assess tradeoffs between rigor quality costs and operational constraints in research designs Provide technical feedback advice and recommendations on PxD s programs and external communication materials guide Research Managers Associates to ensure PxD maintains the standards for the appropriate use of evidence Use foundational econometrics skills to conduct complex empirical data analysis and design impact evaluations Lead academic research grant proposals impact evaluation proposals and pre-analysis plans contribute to innovations and program funding proposals Co-author journal articles working papers and policy briefs Ensure that research projects maintain the standards for technical appropriateness adherence to rigorous research methodology and data quality standards Responsible for IRB protocol adherence for specific projects for which they serve as PI Present research internally and externally and represent PxD at relevant outreach events Provide mentorship guidance and technical oversight to research staff and country teams to design and carry out research projects no direct supervision Qualifications - Researcher PhD in economics agricultural economics public policy or related field Deep familiarity with relevant literature such as development economics agricultural economics experimental methodologies behavioral sciences and or remote sensing Experience with action research and or field experiments in LMICs beyond academic experience during the course of the PhD Experience collecting primary data in LMICs Excellent knowledge of Stata or R or similar software for data analysis Experience developing successful research impact evaluation and or evidence-driven innovation funding proposals Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex research clearly Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and work under tight timelines Ability to work well with teams with diverse backgrounds and experience Familiarity with machine learning and or AI is a plus Experience in agriculture or other sector-specific and technology for development is a plus Qualifications - Senior Researcher PhD in economics agricultural economics public policy or related field Experience managing research staff or teams Demonstrated experience leading at least three large research innovation projects for scalable impact in LMIC countries including the following Demonstrated ability to successfully lead the design execution internal communications and publication of action research Demonstrated ability to design and execute field experiments and lead empirical analysis Demonstrated understanding of complex real-world constraints in the use of research methods and evidence for service delivery and ability to use research tools and insights for practical impact Demonstrated experience raising a substantial amount of research and impact evaluation funding and or evidence-driven innovation funding Deep familiarity with relevant literature such as development economics agricultural economics experimental methodologies behavioral sciences and or remote sensing Excellent knowledge of Stata or R or similar software for data analysis Proven track record in collaboratively producing working papers and publishing journal articles Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex research clearly Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and work under tight timelines Ability to work well with teams with diverse backgrounds and experience Experience in agriculture and technology for development Familiarity with machine learning and or AI is a plus How to apply To apply please visit the PxD website and use the online application form to submit a CV cover letter and brief responses to the screening questions Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the application deadline of 13 October 2025 6 pm EAT 8 30 pm IST PxD is committed to building an inclusive and diverse organisation We don t make decisions based on gender gender identity class ethnicity sexual orientation or any other personal characteristics unrelated to the role We understand that everyone has different lifestyles and we accommodate flexible working to ensure you are as productive and happy as possible We will use any personal data you provide for recruitment purposes only