Research Fellow — Centre for the Study of the Indian Economy (CSIE)
We invite applications for the position of Research Fellow — Centre for the Study of the Indian Economy (CSIE)
The Centre for the Study of the Indian Economy (CSIE) at Azim Premji University is committed to the goal of ensuring that India’s economic growth translates to broad-based human development amidst demographic shifts, ecological pressures, and global instability. The Centre engages in research, knowledge dissemination and advocacy under the following verticals: Growth, Structural Transformation and Distribution; Employment, Livelihoods and Human Capital; Welfare and Human Development; and Functioning of Public Systems. “Please visit our website for more information about the centre and its work.”
The Growth, Structural Transformation and Distribution vertical is seeking to hire a Research Fellow who will assist on ongoing projects on various aspects of the Indian economy with a focus on the macroeconomy.
Responsibilities:
Work with CSIE faculty members on Indian economic data to produce technical reports and papers.
- Advance degree in Economics or Master’s with at least 5 years of experience in Macroeconomic data and policy analysis.
- Knowledge of statistical software such as STATA or R is required. Familiarity with a programming language such as Python is a plus.
- Experience working with macroeconomic as well as unit-level economic datasets.
- Familiarity with the principal problems and the structure of the Indian economy.
- Please email the following documents to amit.basole@apu.edu.in with the subject line ‘Application for the position of Research Fellow — Centre for the Study of the Indian Economy (CSIE).’
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Completed Information Summary Sheet.
- A sample of academic writing/published research paper (if applicable)
- Two full letters of recommendation along with Name, Email Id, Contact Number(The letters directly emailed by the referees).