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Day Rate:£450/dayLocation:Remote (UK-based)Contract Duration:3 months, with potential to extend

Role Overview

We're looking for a Senior Research Scientist to lead data-driven projects focusing on women's health and family planning in developing countries. You'll manage the full lifecycle of survey collection-from planning to analysis-whilst leveraging R to unlock impactful insights. Please note:extensive hands-on experience with both survey collection and R is absolutely essential.Only candidates who meet these criteria will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

  • Survey Collection & Data Analysis

    • Oversee the design, deployment, and analysis of large-scale surveys in multiple regions.
    • Develop and maintain data pipelines in R, ensuring high-quality data cleaning, manipulation, and reporting.
  • Statistical & Data Science Techniques

    • Apply robust data science methods (e.g. causal analyses, predictive modelling) to extract actionable insights.
    • Communicate findings effectively to technical teams, stakeholders, and funders.
  • Project Management

    • Lead end-to-end project deliver...

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