Job Opportunity for Research Associate – Human Development at CSEP in New Delhi

The Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) is seeking to expand its team working on Human Development. We are looking to hire an economist as a Research Associate  (3-5  years of experience) with interest in health policies and their intersection with the economy. We are looking for candidates who are interested in issues such as medical education and the health workforce, women’s health and its intersection with their economic advancement and health policies at the sub national level. Candidate must have a broad understanding of the health sector and institutions. They should also have research experience and ability to conduct quantitative analysis.

About CSEP 

The Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) conducts independent, in-depth, and 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 the domains of Economic Growth and Development including Health, Urbanization; Energy, Natural Resources, Climate change 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 (now Section 8 of Companies Act, 2013). 

Key Requisites 

The candidate should ideally have a PhD in economics from a recognized institution and experience with empirical and policy-oriented research.  The candidate should also have the ability to work on diverse topics within the human development space, including health, nutrition and education. Expertise required would include both qualitative and quantitative research and skills to conduct policy analysis, econometrics and data/statistical analysis.

Responsibilities 

The Research Associate would be expected to support the conceptualization of research studies, and independently undertake them. This may require interaction with diverse stakeholders within and outside of government. The candidate would need to have good verbal and presentation skills. 

CSEP is an independent, non-partisan research organisation based in New Delhi. It is 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. 

To apply, please submit a resume and a work sample along with two references by 10th June 2022. Please submit your resume at hr@csep.org and apply with the subject line ‘Research Associate– Human Development’. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.