The Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) is looking to hire an Associate Fellow/Fellow in Economics which is a mid/senior researcher position in the organization. The chosen candidate will be working on key public policy questions concerning the Indian economy, from economic growth, to employment to sub-national reforms, etc. The candidate will be an integral part of an exciting journey as CSEP grows and builds its reputation as one of the premier think tanks globally on issues relating to India.

About CSEP

The Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) conducts in-depth, policy relevant research and provides evidence-based recommendations to the challenges facing India and the world. It draws on the expertise of its researchers, extensive interactions with policy makers as well as convening power to enhance the impact of research. Our researchers work across domains including, but not limited to, Economic Growth and Development; Energy, Natural Resources and Sustainability; and Foreign Policy and Security. All our research and policy recommendations are freely available to the public.

CSEP is based in New Delhi and registered as a company limited by shares and not for profit, under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 1956. It was earlier known as Brookings Institution India Center.

Key expectations include:

Deep interest in understanding and solving policy challenges concerning the Indian economy
Ability to critically analyse and structure issues using first principles
Ability to synthesise the findings in a compelling and robust narrative
Ability to work on, or guide, multiple studies independently or with guidance from senior researchers.
Work with senior and distinguished fellows to build a long-term agenda for CSEP.
Supervise and mentor junior staff – research associates and research assistants.

A list of desired skills and background includes:

A post-graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) in economics, statistics or public policy from a top tier university, nationally or internationally. Others may not apply.
At least 5 years of research experience.
Familiarity and sound understanding of key databases like NSS, ASI, Prowess and software like STATA
Ability to work on non-structured, micro databases is an added advantage
Good quantitative skills and high degree of proficiency in MS Office and other relevant tools.
Good writing skills.
Team player

CSEP is an independent, non-partisan research organisation based in New Delhi. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons regardless of race, colour, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation shall have equal access to positions, limited only by their ability to do the job.

Interested candidates may apply using the following link:

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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