Research Associate – Trade and Industry

Research Associate – Trade and Industry

Full-time Job

The Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) is seeking a motivated Research Associate to work on Trade and Industry issues. S/he must be well-versed in trade and industrial policy developments, as well as have the ability to frame and conduct research on topics of relevance in a fast-changing world.

CSEP provides unique opportunities to work with policymakers, senior and distinguished Fellows at CSEP and researchers globally. We work with in-house, national and global experts, and regularly interact with stakeholders including industry and policymakers.

Advantages of Being Associated With CSEP

• Opportunity to engage with policymakers, senior government officials and distinguished academics from leading global institutions.
• Work at the forefront of collaboration with a diverse network of global partners, including multilateral organisations, research institutions and leading industry stakeholders.
• Opportunity to participate in national and international conferences, thereby building global networks.

Requirements

• The research professional is expected to have a post-graduate degree/PhD in Economics from a reputed, recognised institute within or outside India, and/or 5-6 years of relevant professional research experience in a public or private sector policy/research organisation, including a think tank, bank or academia.
• Demonstrated interest in trade and industry research.
• Well-versed with applied econometrics and an aptitude to learn, use and verify AI tools for research, data analysis and visualisation, are essential.
• Experience of handling and working on large datasets.
• Experience in conducting research projects, as evidenced by publications, working papers or research reports.
• Experience in modelling/econometric techniques and knowledge of statistical software such as Stata, E-Views, Python, R.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex economic concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
• A publication record and experience in empirical and policy-oriented research.

Responsibilities

• Working on key policy issues surrounding trade and industry.
• Use of trade and industry databases.
• Contributing to research outputs like working papers, discussion papers, research blogs, op-eds.
• Engaging with various stakeholders, including government, industry, and think tanks.
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to the design and execution of research projects.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in the field of trade and industrial policies and participate in discussions within and outside CSEP.
• Prepare presentations, reports and research findings for internal experts and external audiences.
• Support the external dissemination of research through seminars, workshops, opinion pieces and other outreach activities.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

To apply, please submit a short cover letter (~400 words), with your resume (no more than 2 pages) containing links to your previous works and email ids of two referees and a writing sample.

Interested candidates may click here to apply.