Behavioural Insights Team - Associate Advisor

UK Graduate Opportunities – Associate Advisor

£25,000 p.a. + benefits

Full time, permanent

Central London

Want to make society a better place?

We are the Behavioural Insights Team, a unique organisation. We started life in 2010 inside No.10 Downing Street as the world’s first government institution dedicated to the application of behavioural sciences. We are now a world-leading consulting organisation with offices in London, New York, and Sydney. Our mission is to help organisations in the UK and overseas achieve social impact through the use of behavioural insights and rigorous evaluation.

How you’ll grow

You’ll benefit from a structured development programme that will include:

• A policy school induction;
• A personalised training plan;
• In-depth exposure to policy design and decision-makers;
• Regular seminars with world class thought leaders.

What we’re looking for

You will need to have a relevant degree in economics, psychology or related discipline and some understanding of the behavioural science literature.  Above all, you will need to have the right motivation: to improve policies and be passionate about using and developing evidence.  BIT is passionate about its values – social impact, empiricism and humility, fresh thinking, collaboration and public service. Find out more in the full job description.

Our offer to you

The Behavioural Insights Team has a relaxed and non-hierarchical culture. The company is part owned by all of our staff and we regularly eat together; play sport; and socialise. If this sounds like the type of organisation you would like to work for and you have the right skills – we would like to nudge you in the right direction.

For more information please refer to our full job description attached.

Please apply via Applied: https://www.beapplied.com/apply/47

Closing date: Midday 4th January 2016 (GMT)

The Behavioural Insight Team is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable

BRAC - Research Project Manager

The Research and Evaluation Unit at BRAC Uganda is looking for a Research Project Manager to be based in Kampala, Uganda. The Research Project Manager will be in charge of implementing and evaluating the project “Credit Constraints and Capital Misallocation in Agriculture”, in close collaboration with colleagues at BRAC and the principal investigators, Konrad Burchardi (IIES), Jonathan de Quidt (IIES), Selim Gulesci (Bocconi) and Benedetta Lerva (IIES). The position provides ample learning opportunities for candidates who seek to be involved in cutting-edge development economic research.

The project

Agriculture in developing countries is characterised by a low intensity of physical capital. The project seeks to measure farmers’ returns to capital, quantify the extent of capital misallocation, and understand the sources of capital misallocation. To this end, a novel experimental design will be implemented through a large scale randomized control trial involving 1800 farmers in 450 villages to be followed for three years.

Responsibilities

The project manager will be (1) responsible for implementing and coordinating all surveys and experimental interventions. In particular, this includes:

• Designing, piloting and programming of survey instruments;
• Organize and lead the training of enumerators for data collection;
• Manage the field implementation of the surveys including field supervisor coordination;
• Implement mechanisms to monitor and ensure high data quality;
• Organize the data inflow and data management and lead data cleaning activities.

She/he will also be (2) involved in the analysis of the data and report writing. She/he will contribute to the disseminating the results by presenting at policy meetings, seminars, and conferences.

Qualifications

We are seeking applicants who have an analytical mind, a background in economics, and a very good understanding of economic research methodologies and the challenges involved. The role requires to be well organised, able to manage and coordinate staff, and submit deliverables in adherence to the timelines. A typical applicant will have a Masters in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics or related quantitative discipline, experience in quantitative research, advanced knowledge of STATA and the Office package, excellent knowledge of Development Economics and Econometrics, and strong oral and written communication skills in English. Prior experience working in developing countries and especially in Sub-Saharan Africa is a plus.

Application Instructions

To apply, please send a CV and a short cover letter (one-page max) to the Research Director of BRAC International, Dr. Munshi Sulaiman (munshi.slmn@gmail.com). The email subject should specify the position you are applying for, project name and your last name. The final deadline for applications is February 15th, 2016, but we will review applications immediately. The desired start date is early in 2016. The contract duration is 12 months, renewable, with an initial 3 months probation period. If you have any questions on the project or position, please feel free to contact Dr. Sulaiman or any of the principal investigators.

About BRAC

BRAC is one of the largest NGOs in the world. It reaches 138 million people in 11 countries in South Asia, SubSaharan Africa and North-America. BRAC’s main focus is on microfinance, with about 5 million borrowers, but it also operates in the fields of agriculture, education, health, micro-entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment. BRAC has established several research units and systematically evaluates its programs through collaboration with leading academics.

Bright Group - Behavioural Scientist

Who we are

Many marketers now agree that behavioural science holds the key to truly effective marketing, but are unsure how to translate academic insight into successful practice. For this reason we have assembled an expert behavioural science research and planning team tasked with adapting research insights to inform planning, creative and technology strategy.

We are a talented group of academics, marketers and fundraisers, who have spent many years developing the science of response - a methodology which uses behavioural science insight to help our clients recruit new customers and supporters, raise more money, build loyalty and bring about positive change in their marketing programmes.

Through consultancy, events and carefully planned test campaigns, we are leading the way in the effective application of behavioural science to direct marketing. Our strong links with academic institutions and also with the UK Behavioural Insights Team enable us to tap into a wider network of academics where a specific client challenge requires it.

Purpose of role                       

The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in behavioural science, psychology or related discipline and interest in applying scientific theory to solve practical business problems.

We are looking for someone that is fascinated by human behaviour, has an interest in marketing and likes the idea of being part of an innovative team creating powerful, direct response campaigns underpinned by science. They will have excellent communication skills, will be able to express complex ideas clearly and develop strong, positive relationships with colleagues and senior clients.

Key accountabilities

·        Ensuring behavioural science theory is consistently applied to all our clients’ work

 ·        Keeping abreast of the newest findings on human decision-making

·        Contributing to creative ideas sessions and planning meetings

·        Devising research and testing propositions to serve as a focal point for events or whitepapers

·        Collaborating effectively with colleagues in other internal teams

·       Developing behavioural rationales for creative content and campaign strategy

·       Presenting strategic recommendations to clients

·       Preparation and presentation of behavioural workshops to clients

·       Planning and running events

·       Asserting our thought-leadership in behavioural science applied to direct marketing by speaking at events and writing blogs

·       Leading and/or co-ordinating formal learning sessions for creative and client teams to ensure a consistently high level of behavioural science expertise amongst clients service and creative colleagues.

·       Maintaining relationships with academic institutions and other partner organisations.

·        Group new business opportunities, attending pitches as required

·        The continuous development of Instinctiv’s behavioural science intellectual property

Key skills – what you need to be able to do             

·        Build great relationships with and inspire complete confidence in clients and key contacts

·        Identify useful studies to inform our response to client briefs and to develop testing strategies

·        Able to look beyond the initial request to suggest better ways of working

·        Express complex ideas clearly

·        Ability to own an opportunity and drive it through to completion

·        Be organised and able to prioritise multiple workload demands – working accurately and at speed

Behaviours and attitude – how we’d like you to do it

·        A role model for our culture and values

·        Passion for delighting prospects and clients, with an appetite to understand and solve their marketing problems

·        Great team-worker, able to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the business

·        Appetite to challenge the status quo, always trying to find new and better ways of working

·        Appetite and ability to learn fast under own initiative and confidence in tackling new areas

·        Outgoing, able to quickly build rapport and form relationships.

Measurement – how we will know you are doing well

·        Development of successful campaign strategies

·        Positive client relationship feedback

·        A regular cycle of published whitepapers/blogs/articles

To find out more about what we do visit http://www.instinctiv.co.uk/

To apply for this role please email your CV and covering letter to jobs@brightsource.co.uk

You must have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

Google People Analytics - PhD Internships

Google People Analytics- Social Science-  PhD Internship - Summer 2016
Location: Sunnyvale, California
Timeframe: Summer 2016 (10-12 weeks)
Application Deadline: January 19th, 2016

Job Description: We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and curious mid- to advanced-level PhD student enrolled in a program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Personality Psychology, Social Psychology, Strategy, Management, Sociology, Behavioral Economics or a related field to join us on Google’s People Analytics team for the summer. We are a group of social scientists who conduct experimental, survey, and archival research to inform people-related business decisions. Example content areas include but are not limited to employee development, leadership, hiring, personality, teams, decision making, and longitudinal data analysis. We have strong research backgrounds, with PhDs in I/O Psychology, Organizational Behavior (micro & macro), Behavioral Economics, Anthropology, Sociology, and related fields. Our intern will take an active role in conducting academically rigorous research on a broad array of issues facing Google. To read more about some of our work, check out this article in Slate Magazine (http://goo.gl/MZy4nv), or this one in The Atlantic (http://goo.gl/JJSDm8).

Interested candidates please submit the following to Dr. Carrie Ott-Holland at cottholland@google.com:

1. Cover letter describing why you are interested in our internship and how your research, work, and extracurricular experience will help you fulfill the specific responsibilities listed below (PDF preferred).

2. Resume or CV including current research topics, statistical skills, experience analyzing survey data, relevant work experience, and recent publications/presentations (PDF preferred).

3. Fill out and submit this form.

Intern responsibilities:

• Work with the People Analytics team to design and implement new studies, analyze data, and report on results of research initiatives to a business audience.

• Conduct advanced statistical analysis (e.g., correlation, regression, factor analysis, t-test, ANOVA, SEM, LASSO, random forests) using survey and archival data.

• Communicate findings and recommendations to influence leaders to take action on the results.

• Write research briefs.

Requirements:

• Educational background -- Mid- to advanced-level PhD student who has completed at least three years of study, is post-comprehensive exams, but has not completed dissertation (i.e., has not graduated and will not be graduating prior to October 2016). PhD student should be enrolled in a program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Personality Psychology, Social Psychology, Management, Strategy, Sociology, Behavioral Economics, or a related field.

• Statistical skills -- Strong statistical skills (e.g., ability to conduct correlations, regressions, factor analyses, t-tests, ANOVAs, network analysis, LASSO, HLM, or other models; experience with Structural Equation Modeling preferred)

• Research experience -- Experience designing, developing, implementing, and analyzing data from rigorous survey and experimental research

• Work experience -- Demonstrated skills related to internal consulting, client management, and project management

• Problem-solving -- Ability to creatively solve problems in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment

• Communication -- Ability to communicate effectively, and especially to succinctly translate technical information for a non-technical audience

• Technical skills -- Proficiency in spreadsheets, SPSS, R, STATA, and/or other statistical languages

• Passion -- Strong interest in conducting research in an applied setting and developing internal consulting skills

• Authorization to work in the U.S. -- Students who are not U.S. citizens are not eligible for this internship (unless they are attending a school in the U.S. and can apply for CPT).

Preferred but not required:

• Workplace research -- Experience conducting research on topics relevant to organizations

• Surveys -- Experience designing and analyzing data from longitudinal survey research

Behavioural Scientist - Ipsos MORI

About us
Ipsos is one of the world’s largest market research companies with over 16,000 employees and offices in over 90 countries. We are an innovative, entrepreneurial, client-focused organization, providing research services to over 5,000 clients worldwide from the world’s largest FMCG companies and banks to government departments, the media and charities. We are the only global market research company that is still controlled and operated by researchers. We are intellectually curious and passionate researchers who set ourselves high standards and aim to work collaboratively to service our clients most effectively.

The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in a new behavioural science unit at Ipsos, based in London but working globally.  The team will work with our existing teams of behavioural researchers, ethnographers and neuroscience experts.  The new unit will work across our business lines and countries, being the centre of excellence for the entire Ipsos group, reporting to the head of the UK business. The role will involve:

1. Applying knowledge of behavioural science to commercial projects on a consultancy basis.
2. Project support, advice and direct delivery to clients.
3. Research and development; helping lead a programme of research to develop new or improve existing research products, tools or approaches.
4. Supporting other members of the team in engaging with external stakeholders.
5. Helping develop the marketing of the team.

The Candidate
To succeed in this role, you will need to have an excellent academic track record in behavioural science. Due to the applied nature of our research, you will also need to have a deep understanding of how these theories can be applied to help solve complex commercial problems relating to consumer behavior. We are looking for someone that is able to challenge the status-quo and find creative solutions to real-world problems.

You will have have shown the potential to work under pressure and manage your workload to meet short deadlines. You will need to have strong written and verbal skills and be comfortable interacting with internal and external stakeholders, including commercial leaders, academics and policy makers.

Skills and Experience

1. An MSc or PhD in Social Psychology, Behavioural Economics, Organisational Behaviour, Management Sciences, Behavioural Marketing, or a related field. Those with comparable experience will also be considered.
2. A passion for applying behavioural science research within commercial settings.
3. Experience of designing, managing and analyzing quantitative research projects. Knowledge of a major statistical package (e.g. SPSS, Stata, R.)
4. Well-developed teamwork and collaborative abilities, and strong communication skills.

What we Offer

In return, you'll get brilliant training, the support of a close-knit team, and the chance to see your work applied in many of the worlds leading companies. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and stimulating environment and be part of a rapidly growing team, with significant assets and organisational commitment to make this new unit a global success.

A competitive salary and package, with a commitment to personal development where your efforts and achievements are recognised and rewarded. You will be based in our London office, with opportunities for international travel. 

Ipsos MORI are currently recruiting for positions as a "Senior Behavioural Scientist" and as a "Behavioural Scientist". Applications for one position will automatically be considered for the alternative position based on qualifications and experience.

Those interested in the position should send a short covering letter and CV to Joe Gladstone, who is managing the recruitment process. You can email him at Joe.Gladstone@Cantab.net

DEADLINE: Sunday 22nd November, 5pm GMT. 

Senior Behavioural Scientist - Ipsos MORI

About us
Ipsos is one of the world’s largest market research companies with over 16,000 employees and offices in over 90 countries. We are an innovative, entrepreneurial, client-focused organisation, providing research services to over 5,000 clients worldwide from the world’s largest FMCG companies and banks to government departments, the media and charities. We are the only global market research company that is still controlled and operated by researchers. We are intellectually curious and passionate researchers who set ourselves high standards and aim to work collaboratively to service our clients most effectively.

The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to help lead a new behavioural science unit at Ipsos, based in London but working globally.  The team will work with our existing teams of behavioural researchers, ethnographers and neuroscience experts.  The new unit will work across our business lines and countries, being the centre of excellence for the entire Ipsos group, reporting to the head of the UK business. The role will involve:

1.  Applying knowledge of behavioural science to commercial projects on a consultancy basis.
2. Project support, advice and direct delivery to clients, including acting as Deputy to the Head of Behavioural Science.
4. Research and development; helping lead a programme of research to develop new or improve existing research products, tools or approaches.
5. Networking with external experts to stay on top of new developments in the behavioural sciences, including presenting work at conferences.
6. Thought Leadership/Profile to develop Ipsos MORI's image as experts by maintaining a media and social media profile, publishing articles, conference presentations etc.

The Candidate
To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate a strong academic track record in behavioural science. Due to the applied nature of our research, you will also need to have a deep understanding of how these theories can be applied to help solve complex commercial problems relating to consumer behaviour. We are looking for someone that is able to challenge the status-quo and find creative solutions to real-world problems.

You will have proven project management skills and able to work under pressure and manage your workload to meet short deadlines. You will need to have strong written and verbal skills and be comfortable interacting and pitching to commercial clients. 

Skills and Experience
1. A strong background in behavioural science built up through industry experience or through appropriate academic qualifications, such as an MSc or PhD in Social Psychology, Behavioural Economics, Organisational Behaviour, Management Sciences, Behavioural Marketing, or a related academic discipline from a leading university. 
2. Demonstrated experience and expertise in applying behavioural science research to commercial settings
3. Experience of designing, managing and analysing quantitative research projects. Knowledge of a major statistical package (e.g. SPSS, Stata, R.).
4. Well-developed teamwork and collaborative abilities, and strong communication skills.
5. A strong entrepreneurial drive and interest in the use of evidence to support commercial decision-makers.
6. An appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of a wide range of research methods – qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods.
7. A willingness to travel.

What we Offer
In return, you'll get brilliant training, the support of a close-knit team, and the chance to see your work applied in many of the worlds leading companies. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and stimulating environment and be part of a rapidly growing team, with significant assets and organisational commitment to make this new unit a real success.

A competitive salary and package, with a commitment to personal development where your efforts and achievements are recognised and rewarded. You will be based in our London office, with opportunities for international travel.

Ipsos MORI are currently recruiting for positions as a "Senior Behavioural Scientist" and as a "Behavioural Scientist". Applications for one position will automatically be considered for the alternative position based on qualifications and experience.

Those interested in the position should send a short covering letter and CV to Joe Gladstone, who is managing the recruitment process. You can email him at Joe.Gladstone@Cantab.net

DEADLINE: Sunday 22nd November, 5pm GMT. 

Instinctiv - Behavioural Scientist

Who we are

Many marketers now agree that behavioural science holds the key to significantly improving programme performance, but are unsure as to how insights should be applied in practice. For this reason we have assembled an expert behavioural science research and planning team tasked with adapting research insights and developing testing strategies to underpin our planning, creative and technology offer.

We are a talented group of academic, marketing and fundraising experts, who have spent the last 6 years developing the science of response - a methodology which uses behavioural science insight to help our clients recruit new customers and supporters, raise more money, build loyalty and bring about positive change in their marketing programmes.

Through consultancy, events and the development of carefully planned test campaigns, we are leading the way in the effective application of behavioural science to direct marketing. Our strong links with academic institutions and also with the UK Behavioural Insights Team enable us to tap into a wider network of academics where a specific client challenge requires it.

Purpose of role                       

The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in behavioural science, psychology or related discipline and interest in applying scientific theory to solve practical business problems.

We are looking for someone that is fascinated by human behaviour, has an interest in marketing and likes the idea of being part of an innovative team creating powerful, direct response campaigns underpinned by science. They will have excellent communication skills, will be able to express complex ideas clearly and be able to develop strong, positive relationships with colleagues and senior clients.

Key accountabilities

Accountable for:

·        Ensuring behavioural science theory is consistently applied to all our clients’ work

Responsible for:

·        Being on top of the newest findings on human decision-making

·        Contributing to creative ideas sessions and planning meetings

·        Devising research and testing propositions to serve as a focal point for events or whitepapers

·        Collaborating effectively with colleagues in other internal teams

·        Ensuring there is no communication gap among client, creative and behavioural science team

Supporting on:

·        Signal new business opportunities, attending pitches as required

·        The continuous development of Instinctiv’s behavioural science intellectual property

·        The development of the behavioural rationale for creative content

·        Presenting the behavioural rationale to the clients

·        The preparation and presentation of behavioural workshops to clients

·        The planning and running of sector conferences/events and blog writing

Key skills – what you need to be able to do             

·        Identify opportunities to apply behavioural science

·        Build great relationships with and inspire complete confidence in clients and key contacts (internal or external)

·        Organised and able to prioritise multiple workload demands – working accurately and at speed

·        Able to look beyond the initial request to suggest better ways of working

·        Ability to own an opportunity and drive it through to completion

Behaviours and attitude – how we’d like you to do it

·        A role model for our culture and values

·        Passion for delighting prospects and clients, with an appetite to understand and solve their marketing problems

·        Great team-worker, able to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the business

·        Appetite to challenge the status quo, always trying to find new and better ways of working

·        Appetite and ability to learn fast under own initiative and confidence in tackling new areas

·        Outgoing, able to quickly build rapport and form relationships.

Measurement – how we will know you are doing well

·        Development of successful campaign material

·        Increase in the number of enquiries or opportunities to apply behavioural science

·        New business secured and growth in our sales pipeline

·        Team satisfaction, development and retention

To find out more about what we do visit http://www.instinctiv.co.uk/

Salary £24,000+ depending on experience plus benefits

To apply for this role please email your CV and covering letter to jobs@brightsource.co.uk

You must have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

Bursura Centre for Behavioral Economics - Associate

POSITION SUMMARY

The Busara Center for Behavioral Economics is seeking a qualified person for the position of Associate. Busara serves two primary goals: (1) to develop, test, implement cutting edge behavioral science research, and (2) to rigorously apply behavioral insights to policymaking and program design to enhance organizational outcomes and effectiveness.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Associate will work closely with the Busara-Kenya Office and the leadership to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: project development and design, partner recruitment and engagement, qualitative research and piloting, managing large scale field and lab projects, cleaning data, conducting in-depth analysis, writing of project reports and policy memos, dissemination results and designing future scope of works, as well as some minor administrative tasks. The Associate will be based in Nairobi, with occasional travel within Kenya and possibly beyond.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, or related fields. Other fields will be considered.
• 1-3 years previous work experience in a related field
• Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills
• Fluency and excellent communication skills in English
• Interest and experience working in a fast-paced working environment
• Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, a team player 
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations 
• Knowledge of and experience working with STATA or other data analysis software

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master's degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, or related fields
• Familiarity with randomized controlled trials preferred
• Familiarity with and interest in behavioral economics preferred

To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter here.

The deadline to apply is September 30, 2015 -- no application materials will be accepted after that date.  The start date is flexible but anticipated between November 2015 and January 2016.

Behavioural Insights Team - Ventures Start­Up Manager

2 year fixed term appointment
39 hours per week (part­time applications considered)
Salary: c.£45,000, plus benefits Based in Central London

The Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) is looking to recruit a start­up manager to help shape and manage the development of a suite of commercial products that apply world class behavioural science to achieve large­scale social impact. As well as working across a range of ideas in the pipeline you will develop and lead the next big idea. This will require you to think through both product development, design, marketing and commercial options. This may include partnerships, licensing, managing in­house or set up of standalone companies. Where ventures are spun out as standalone companies, there is also the possibility that equity will be made available for those that take products/services to market. This role has huge potential to build high growth ventures and deliver positive social change. In order to qualify you will need to be able to demonstrate a successful track record of spotting commercial opportunities, and building high quality teams or partnerships to develop them into successful business propositions and/or take products to market.
About the Behavioural Insights Team
BIT started life inside 10 Downing Street as the world’s first government institution dedicated to the application of behavioural sciences. BIT is now a social purpose company, jointly owned by the Cabinet Office, Nesta and the BIT staff. BIT’s objectives remain the same as they always have been:
● making public services more cost­effective and easier for citizens to use;
● improving outcomes by introducing a more realistic model of human behaviour to policy; and wherever possible,
● enabling people to make ‘better choices for themselves’ As well as applying behavioural science to public policy, the team is also at the forefront of a revolution in evidence based policy.

The team has conducted randomised controlled trials (the gold standard of evidence) across the policy spectrum, in fields ranging from health, to energy, to charitable giving and employment. The objective of BI Ventures is to maximise the reach and social impact of BIT’s core programme of policy work. Products could take a wide range of forms, ranging from money management apps that encourage ‘impulse’ saving, to tactile physical products that teach people how to check themselves for cancer. Our expectation is that in each case BIT will develop the core concept and design of these products, but they will be brought to market in partnership with organisations that have experience, expertise and reach. This could be through the licensing of IP, the formation of partnerships or the creation of new ventures.

More information can be found at http://www.behaviouralinsights.co.uk/about­us/

Role and responsibilities
We have world class behavioural science expertise, lots of ideas about how to build this into products, and seed capital to support them. What we need is someone who brings the energy, the entrepreneurship and the practical experience necessary to make this happen. To do this, we are looking for someone with experience of turning ideas into successful products who can develop our pipeline of proposals, select the one that has most potential, and develop and commercialise it. Working closely with colleagues in BIT and Nesta, this will involve:
1. Identifying the opportunity
● Prioritising long listed ideas, conducting market research, assessing demand from potential customers, applying commercial judgement
● Designing and shaping a product to maximise the impact of behavioural science.

2. Building the product
● Identifying the most appropriate delivery method and building delivery capability accordingly, either by hiring in skills, commissioning external development work, or securing partners.
● Delivering a high quality prototype product

3. Running a pilot
● Securing pilot customers, trialling the product with them, gathering feedback and robust evidence on impact, iterating the product accordingly.

4. Scaling the product
● Building the ‘go to market’ team, potentially spinning out a separate entity or raising external capital. The person To be successful in this role you will need to:
● Have experience of facilitating the development of a product or products, from concept through to delivery;
● Have a proven track record of spotting the right ideas, judging commercial opportunities and writing or evaluating business plans;
● Have experience of building a delivery team, briefing developers / partners;
● Have an understanding of sales and marketing campaigns;
● Have experience of managing budgets and potentially raising investments;
● Be energetic, highly entrepreneurial, and able to independently source opportunities.
● Ability to combine intellectual curiosity with pragmatic focus on delivery;
● Have strong networks in an area relevant to the role.
● A background in digital technology although desirable, is not essential.

How to apply
Apply using the application form here ­ https://biv.typeform.com/to/Jv4HDU This application closes at 9am on Tuesday the 22nd of September. 1st interviews to be held during the 5th & 9th of October. For more information on this role, please contact bit.jobs@behaviouralinsights.co.uk

Financial Conduct Authority - Research Assistant

Employer: Financial Conduct Authority, London (usual place of work)
Project: Analysis of Repeat Lending and Affordability in HCSTC (Payday) Lending
Type: Research Assistance, full-time Start
Date: 5th October 2015 (approximate start date)
Duration: 3-4 months Rate: £300 per day

The Behavioral Economics and Data Science Unit (BDU) at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is offering a number of short-term research assistant positions for research support for work on High Cost Short Term Credit (Payday) Lending in the United Kingdom. The project is led by Stefan Hunt (Head of BDU, PhD Harvard), John Gathergood (University of Nottingham) and Neale Mahoney (University of Chicago). The project extends previous work on payday lending undertaken by the FCA in 2014. The project will result in academic research and policy-related outputs. Research support for this project will involve application of advanced techniques in applied microeconometrics. Suitable candidates should have obtained, or be in process of obtaining, a PhD and have advanced training in econometrics and advanced skills within STATA. The appropriate candidate will also have knowledge and experience of managing large, complex datasets and efficient coding for implementing computationally intensive routines. Familiarity with the Regression Discontinuity Designs (RDD) methodology and non-parametric statistics would be a particular advantage. Knowledge of the payday lending market in the UK is not essential for this role. The project also offers an opportunity to work within the BDU unit at the FCA. The BDU unit is a new initiative at the FCA and aims to apply modern theory and applications from behavioral economics and data science to contemporary economic problems. Current BDU research also includes large-scale randomized control trials in consumer finance and application of data mining and machine learning techniques to market data. It should be emphasized that this research support role will be full-time and candidates employed by the FCA will need to take a break from other research and other normal activities while undertaking this role. In exceptional circumstances it may be possible to fulfil this role part-time (3-4 days per week). Interested candidates should email their CV and job market paper (or example of research in progress) to Elizabeth.Ajibike@fca.org.uk as soon as possible.