Field Research Fellow

JD for **Field Research Fellow [**Research Field Associate] at **Involve Learning Solutions Foundation** **A brief about us :)** Involve was founded by IIT Graduates Divanshu & Samyak, who left their placements to build their dream. Through Involve, we are re-imagining education by building agency in school students, targeting 1 million students in the next 5 years. We do that by leveraging a peer learning-teaching-based approach. The approach emanates from our belief in "Kids first" and our key design principles: Co-created with students, Led by the students & participation by choice. So far, we have **directly worked with 200000+ students across India**, improving their learning outcomes (39% from the baseline to Endline, maths) and the sense of ownership & leadership with our programs. Our core program of **Peer Teaching has students in their formative years of age of 12-16 teacher and mentor their juniors in public schools**. We have also seen great improvement in the learning culture of the school, teenage behavior, etc. We are backed by some prominent institutions like the **Central Square Foundation, Nudge foundation for social entrepreneurship, Wells Fargo, TFIx **to name a few. We are a stellar team from diverse backgrounds and skills, supported by experienced advisors to provide choice, ownership and skills to our students. More about us at Deccan Herald, _Logical Indian_, _YourStory_ & _TBI_._ **Vision**: All children will have age-appropriate agency to thrive. **Mission**:To create an ecosystem of support for students through peer-based learning. **About the Fellowship**: Join us as a Field Research Fellow in a unique 2-year fellowship program aimed at contributing to a large-scale Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) study. The study spans over Bhagalpur district of Bihar and explores the impact of peer teaching on student learning outcomes, agency, and social skill development. This fellowship provides an unparalleled opportunity for hands-on experience in large-scale educational research while fostering personal and professional growth. **Role Summary**: **Research Field Expert** will play a critical role in our research project focusing on improving learning outcomes in schools. This role involves frequent visits to schools, conducting data collection activities, building strong relationships with school teachers, and training them for the implementation of the program and the research protocols. **Key Responsibilities**: - ** School Visits & Relationship Building** - Conduct regular visits to partner schools to oversee the research implementation. - Build and maintain positive working relationships with school teachers, principals, and staff. - Act as a liaison between the research team and school stakeholders to ensure smooth data collection and cooperation. - ** Data Collection & Management** - Lead data collection efforts, including surveys, interviews, assessments, and school observation. - Ensure accurate and timely data entry into research databases. - Monitor data quality, ensuring consistency and adherence to research protocols. - ** Teacher Training & Support** - Organize and conduct training sessions for school teachers on program implementation - Provide ongoing support to teachers to ensure accurate data collection and effective implementation of school Peer Teaching programs. - Help teachers understand the program's impact and motivate them to engage fully. - ** Field Reporting & Communication** - Provide regular updates to the research lead on progress, challenges, and insights from the field. - Document observations, challenges, and success stories during school visits. - Collaborate with the research team to refine data collection tools and processes as needed. **Qualification & Skills**: - Education: Bachelor's degree in social science field - Experience: Field research experience doing small college projects, experience in working with schools and communities - Skills: - Should have a license and need to know how to drive a two-wheeler - Strong relationship-building skills - Strong ability to give presentations, provide training & facilitate sessions. - Strong excel skills - Strong organizational and time management skills - Willingness to travel frequently for school visits. - Language: Proficiency in Hindi language, along with working knowledge of English. **Why Join Us?**: - ** Certificate**:At the end of the research fellowship you will receive a certificate from Involve in collaboration with Columbia University, New York. - **Hands-on Experience in Large-Scale Research**: Be part of an impactful RCT study spanning an entire district, working on the ground to influence real-world educational outcomes. - ** Capacity Building**: Receive training in data collection, field research management, and leadership, while also building skills in relationship management and problem-solving. - ** Impact on Education**: Play a pivotal role in improving student learning ou