Job Opportunity for Postdoctoral Scholar at EPIC in Bengaluru

About the Trust

The University of Chicago Trust (the Trust) is a charitable trust in India, established in 2008 by an alumnus of The University of Chicago. The Trust’s objectives are to provide opportunities for grants to support educational programs, research programs and activities for the betterment of India.

About EPIC India

India faces the dual challenge of rapidly improving living standards—through sustained economic growth and expanded access to reliable and affordable energy—while simultaneously reducing pollution for a cleaner and healthier environment. EPIC-India researchers work hand-in-hand with government and industry partners to identify innovative ideas, pilot them on the ground, and rigorously measure outcomes.

Position Description

EPIC-India is looking for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Scholar based in India to develop and contribute to research projects focusing on energy and the environment. This role will work closely with the EPIC-India ecosystem including the local research staff, as well as collaborating researchers and faculty to develop and manage research priorities together with collaborators to expand EPIC-India’s work.

Responsibilities

• Engage with collaborators regarding research priorities, broadly assist with expanding EPIC-India’s research portfolio with a particular eye towards projects on energy and climate adaptation.
• Independently research and draft job market and other papers in preparation for submission to relevant journals.
• Provide input on EPIC-India research projects and contribute to public goods.
• Mentor younger team members, research assistants, etc. affiliated with EPIC-India.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• PhD in economics or related field by the start of the position.
• PhD level training in the methods of economics
• Knowledge of and experience with field work in developing countries, preferably including running randomized control trials.
• India research experience and research experience in energy, environment, and climate preferred.

Competencies

• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong quantitative skills.
• Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player.
• Strong communication, and presentation skills.
• Fluency in both English required. Proficiency in Hindi and local languages preferred.

Working Conditions

• The position will be based in Bangalore.
• Possible travel to collaborator locations.
• Candidates must be flexible and able to travel extensively across India as per the requirement of their assignments.
• Applicant must be legally authorized to work in India.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• References Contact Information (3 required)
• Work Sample (required)

The anticipated start date for this position is July 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please send applications to contactepicindia@uchicagotrust.org, with subject title “Postdoctoral Research Scholar India – <<Full Name>>. Incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified.