Research Officer – Multidimensional Poverty Measurement

About the role

The Oxford Department of International Development is seeking a Research Officer to join the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI). You will support the implementation of multidimensional poverty measures for governments, agencies and think‑tanks.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support to institutions and governments, including online and onsite training.
• Assist partners in designing, validating, or updating national multidimensional poverty measures.
• Contribute to OPHI research by co‑authoring academic papers on methodological and empirical issues.
• Calculate and analyse multidimensional poverty indices.
• Participate in workshops, presentations, seminars and collaborative projects.

Required profile

• PhD/DPhil in economics, social policy or another quantitative social science, or equivalent experience.
• Strong quantitative background and high level of computer literacy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work across cultures, time zones and disciplines.
• Willingness to travel up to 90 days per year (subject to restrictions).
• One‑year fixed‑term contract, start as soon as possible.

Required skills

• STATA (essential).
• Microsoft Office.

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence policy through multidimensional poverty measurement.
• Collaborative research environment with inclusive culture (Athena Swan bronze award).
• Competitive salary range.