Research and Development

<div style="text-align:justify">The Population Council conducts research to address critical health and development issues. Our work allows couples to plan their families and chart their futures. We help people avoid HIV infection and access life-saving HIV services. And we empower girls to protect themselves and have a say in their own lives. We conduct research and programs in more than 50 countries. Our New York headquarters supports a global network of offices in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. From its beginning, the Council has given voice and visibility to the world&rsquo;s most vulnerable people. We increase awareness of the problems they face and offer evidence-based solutions. In the developing world, governments and civil society organizations seek our help to understand and overcome obstacles to health and development. And we work in developed countries, where we use state-of-the-art biomedical science to develop new contraceptives and products to prevent the transmission of HIV.</div>

Population Council

POSITION SUMMARY: Powered by our local leadership and enhanced by our global connections, the Population Council Inc. delivers optimal solutions for underserved populations and communities in the more than <a href="https://popcouncil.org/countries/">30 countries in which we work around the world</a>. Our global network comprises of international offices, independent national affiliates, strategic partnerships, and individual presence. In each of our international offices or independent national affiliates, Research Associate I/II’s play a crucial role in driving forward research initiatives at the country and/or regional level and contribute their expertise to the achievement of the <a href="https://popcouncil.org/strategy/">Councils Strategic Plan</a> and the Global Research Agenda. Our strategic global presence presents an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research that is addressing critical global challenges.We are seeking a Social and Behavioral Science Researcher with a track record of spearheading innovative research that is responsive to the pressing challenges of vulnerable populations in sub-Saharan Africa. &nbsp;Successful candidates will: a) lead and grow dedicated research portfolios; b) identify and drive opportunities to develop and expand areas of work through strategic resource mobilization; c) rigorously quality assure outputs through effective supervision of research teams; and, d) actively cultivate and enhance the capacity of team members through hands-on mentorship. Through collaboration with diverse country, regional and global teams and access to cutting-edge resources, Research Associate I/II’s have an extraordinary platform to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.&nbsp;Our ideal candidate has demonstrated expertise in implementation science, particularly in global health and/or development with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and choice, adolescents and youth, gender, migration, and/or climate and environmental studies. If you are motivated to be part of a community committed to conducting research that can have a meaningful impact, we want to connect with you.*Candidates must be local nationals of the country where they will work, or regional non-nationals from LMICs holding, or able to acquire and maintain, the proper work permits/visas.RESPONSIBILITIES:&nbsp;1. Lead/support the implementation of research projects at the national and regional level, including designing and managing new research activities, and conducting secondary analyses and systematic reviews based on available data at the Council (and beyond) on topics of interest.&nbsp;2. Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and budgets, in collaboration with finance, project and administrative teams. Coordinate the effective utilization of resources, including project personnel, funding and equipment.3. Identify potential risks to project success and implement strategies to mitigate these risks, ensuring project continuity and delivery.4. Provide intellectual leadership in disseminating and communicating the Council’s research results at national, regional, and international levels through presentations, preparation of reports, and publications of papers in high impact peer-reviewed journals.5. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior researchers and collaborators, fostering a culture of innovation, and collaboration.6. Enhance the utilization of research findings by working with partners to identify mechanisms for ensuring adaptation and scale-up of interventions with proven effectiveness.7. Lead country fundraising activities by maintaining relationships with key donors and developing proposals for new research activities in focus geographic areas.8. Build strategic partnerships with government and civil society groups to enable the uptake of emerging evidence.9. Represent Population Council’s country office internally, by collaborating across countries and divisions; and externally, to relevant stakeholders.10. Other duties may be required by the position.In addition, Researcher Associate II’s will:11. Spearhead the identification of emerging trends and gaps in global health research, developing a strategic vision for the exploration and expansion of new research areas.12. Lead country, regional and/or global fundraising activities by maintaining relationships with key donors and developing proposals for new research activities in focus geographic areas.13. Establish thought leadership in select areas of research by actively contributing to scholarly discourse, publishing influential papers, and participating in key conferences and forums.14. Oversee and ensure the quality of multiple research projects, including proposal and study tool preparation and review, technical and financial reporting, ethics review and compliance with donor requirements. &nbsp;

Researcher, Associate I or Associate II

POSITION SUMMARY: Powered by our local leadership and enhanced by our global connections, the Population Council Inc. delivers optimal solutions for underserved populations and communities in the more than <a href="https://popcouncil.org/countries/">30 countries in which we work around the world</a>. Our global network comprises of international offices, independent national affiliates, strategic partnerships, and individual presence. In each of our international offices or independent national affiliates, Research Associate I/II’s play a crucial role in driving forward research initiatives at the country and/or regional level and contribute their expertise to the achievement of the <a href="https://popcouncil.org/strategy/">Councils Strategic Plan</a> and the Global Research Agenda. Our strategic global presence presents an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research that is addressing critical global challenges.We are seeking a Social and Behavioral Science Researcher with a track record of spearheading innovative research that is responsive to the pressing challenges of vulnerable populations in sub-Saharan Africa. &nbsp;Successful candidates will: a) lead and grow dedicated research portfolios; b) identify and drive opportunities to develop and expand areas of work through strategic resource mobilization; c) rigorously quality assure outputs through effective supervision of research teams; and, d) actively cultivate and enhance the capacity of team members through hands-on mentorship. Through collaboration with diverse country, regional and global teams and access to cutting-edge resources, Research Associate I/II’s have an extraordinary platform to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.&nbsp;Our ideal candidate has demonstrated expertise in implementation science, particularly in global health and/or development with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and choice, adolescents and youth, gender, migration, and/or climate and environmental studies. If you are motivated to be part of a community committed to conducting research that can have a meaningful impact, we want to connect with you.*Candidates must be local nationals of the country where they will work, or regional non-nationals from LMICs holding, or able to acquire and maintain, the proper work permits/visas.RESPONSIBILITIES:&nbsp;1. Lead/support the implementation of research projects at the national and regional level, including designing and managing new research activities, and conducting secondary analyses and systematic reviews based on available data at the Council (and beyond) on topics of interest.&nbsp;2. Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and budgets, in collaboration with finance, project and administrative teams. Coordinate the effective utilization of resources, including project personnel, funding and equipment.3. Identify potential risks to project success and implement strategies to mitigate these risks, ensuring project continuity and delivery.4. Provide intellectual leadership in disseminating and communicating the Council’s research results at national, regional, and international levels through presentations, preparation of reports, and publications of papers in high impact peer-reviewed journals.5. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior researchers and collaborators, fostering a culture of innovation, and collaboration.6. Enhance the utilization of research findings by working with partners to identify mechanisms for ensuring adaptation and scale-up of interventions with proven effectiveness.7. Lead country fundraising activities by maintaining relationships with key donors and developing proposals for new research activities in focus geographic areas.8. Build strategic partnerships with government and civil society groups to enable the uptake of emerging evidence.9. Represent Population Council’s country office internally, by collaborating across countries and divisions; and externally, to relevant stakeholders.10. Other duties may be required by the position.In addition, Researcher Associate II’s will:11. Spearhead the identification of emerging trends and gaps in global health research, developing a strategic vision for the exploration and expansion of new research areas.12. Lead country, regional and/or global fundraising activities by maintaining relationships with key donors and developing proposals for new research activities in focus geographic areas.13. Establish thought leadership in select areas of research by actively contributing to scholarly discourse, publishing influential papers, and participating in key conferences and forums.14. Oversee and ensure the quality of multiple research projects, including proposal and study tool preparation and review, technical and financial reporting, ethics review and compliance with donor requirements.&nbsp;

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