Research Associate

Job Description: The RA will work on areas linked to human development, including health, education, mobility, gender, employment, equity, and social protection. Main responsibilities include conducting review of relevant literature, analysis of both primary and secondary data using advanced statistical methods, and preparation of reports and data/policy briefs.

No. of vacancies:  4

Duration of Appointment: 1-year (extendable)

Last Date: July 31 2024, the position will remain open until suitable candidates are found.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate should have at least a Master’s degree in Economics/Demography/Statistics from a reputed Institute or University in India or abroad.
• Prior courses or work experience in applied statistics/econometrics.
• Familiarity with available socio-economic databases in India
• Knowledge of statistical software: Advanced knowledge of Stata  

Desirable Qualification

• Some work experience as a junior economic analyst/ research assistant, preferably in a research organization will be an added plus, though it is not mandatory.
• Good drafting skills and prior experience in writing research reports/papers.

Prior knowledge of working in GIS and other mapping softwares. 

Benefits to the candidate:

• Salary and benefits will be commensurate with market standards based on selection commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Leave rule applicable as per the institute’s policy.

The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) is India’s oldest and largest national, non-profit, independent economic research institute and a leading think tank. NCAER undertakes grant-funded research and commissioned studies for Central and State governments and industry. In its 66 years of history it has acquired a reputation for high-quality, policy-relevant economic research and has emerged as a global voice on public policy matters. Most research associates are able to leverage NCAER experience to obtain jobs as economists in top-notch academic and research institutions, banks, non-bank financial companies, non-financial corporates, equity firms and brokerages, and investment banks and also go for advanced research degrees.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send a detailed CV, with a covering letter, including three references of their teachers/workplace to hr@ncaer.org  latest by July 31, 2024 with the subject line “Research Associate – NDIC”.