Research associate
Organization: Centre for Policy ResearchLocation: New Delhi.
Industry: Research
Industry: Research
Type: NA
Salary: Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
Description: The Research Associate will closely with Senior Fellow to carry out and support research relating to South Asia, including India’s relationship with its neighbours. Depending on the study requirements, he/she might have to conduct relevant statistical and econometric analysis using the data collected. This position is ideal for those who are seeking to pursue a career in research, academia, public policy, and international relations.
Description: The Research Associate will closely with Senior Fellow to carry out and support research relating to South Asia, including India’s relationship with its neighbours. Depending on the study requirements, he/she might have to conduct relevant statistical and econometric analysis using the data collected. This position is ideal for those who are seeking to pursue a career in research, academia, public policy, and international relations.
Project Background:
he Centre for Policy Research proposes to set up a new initiative titled “South Asia Regional Integration” (SARI). The objective of this initiative is to develop a 21st century framework through which India can spearhead a new regionalism that emphasizes the South Asian commons and builds on the shared history, identity and geography of the region. It seeks to achieve this goal by developing regional dialogues in three key areas that can serve as catalysts for a renewed 21st century co-operation framework – regional security; economic partnership & trade; and energy & climate change.
Responsibilities: Educational requirements:
- Conduct literature reviews
- Collect and analyse data
- Prepare materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations
- Prepare interview questions
- Recruit and/or interview subjects
- Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
- Summarize interviews
- Provide ready access to all experimental data for the Senior Fellow
- Prepare progress reports for the Senior Fellow and funding agency
- Prepare other articles, reports, and presentations
- Bachelors in International Relations, Economics, Social Sciences or related field is mandatory. Masters from similar discipline will be preferred.
- Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research, policy analysis and statistical analysis packages (e.g. SPSS, Stata, R)
- Previous experience in development research or work in developing countries is strongly preferred for well-qualified Bachelor candidate
- Fluency in English required; fluency in another Indian language is strongly preferred
- Excellent writing skills
- Ability to work independently, to be well organized and detail oriented
Application Instructions:
- Deadline: Applications are being accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.
- To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample.
- Please direct queries and applications to jobs@cprindia.org with the title “Research Associate [South Asia Regional Integration Initiative]” in the subject line
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Disclaimer:
- Candidates with Requisite Experience Only apply that too with relevant cover letter.
- The openings provided here is meant for information purposes only. Please cross-verify the details before applying.