Position: Research Associate (Economics/Development Studies)
Location: New Delhi
Assignment type: Full-time
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Role
The Research Associate will be responsible for overseeing research projects, conducting research, analysing data, and assisting the Project Head.
Major Responsibilities:
- To lead and oversee research projects related to economic and development studies
- To assist the Project Head
- To guide researchers in the project.
- Ensures outreach and partnership with the academic community of economic/development studies including university and institutions
- Provides appropriate support to researchers in writing, editing, and publishing research results
- Leads and develops internal and external research and policy networks
- Edit articles, reports and research papers for the website
- Write reports and research-based articles to a high academic standard
- To assist the outreach, communications and implementation of CSPS activities
- Contributes in event organization, including meetings, conferences and seminars (and webinars), invites experts as speakers and discussants for special event series and other events
- Contribute to policy brief preparation
Qualifications & Skills
- MPhil or PhD (desirable) in Economics/Development Studies
- Strong research skills, including experience with econometric software such as STATA, R, SPSS etc
- Experience with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
- Familiarity with economic theories, data analysis, and research methods
- Knowledge of development issues and policies, including poverty reduction, inequality, and sustainability
- Excellent writing and communication skills, with experience in publishing research articles and reports
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
- Experience working in a research or academic environment
- Excellent writing and speaking communication; fluency in another Indian language is desirable
Application Instructions
- Deadline: Applications are being accepted and reviewed until the position is filled
- To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample through the link: Apply Now
- Please direct queries to [email protected]