Research and Advisory Intern at Busara Center

Interns will work closely with Project leads in completing the tasks assigned below, but may be asked to contribute to Busara’s work in various other ways:

• Support in design and development of research and advisory projects focused on using behavioral science to alleviate global poverty
• Implement qualitative and quantitative behavioral research
• Develop and pilot instruments
• Support in management of large scale field and lab projects with leading academics and institutions
• Organize, clean, and analyze data
• Support in dissemination of results, prepare project reports, and present results
• Engage in internal projects, if needed
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the project supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

• Students in their final semester in masters/undergraduate programs. 
• Busara loves diversity of thought and we will accept applicants from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds– Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, Statistics, Marketing and so on. A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related fields.
• High level of self-motivation and energy, an optimistic “can-do” attitude
• Interest in qualitative and quantitative research or data analytic skill. 
• Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player.
• Interest and experience working in a fast-paced working environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Interest in behavioral science.