Research Economist

Transformative Research Opportunities

The role involves leading data-driven research and policy analysis projects, designing advanced econometric and statistical methods for causal insights, working with large-scale datasets, and translating evidence into policy recommendations.

• Lead data-driven research and policy analysis projects to inform impactful policies in India's economic transformation.
• Develop and apply advanced econometric and statistical methods for causal insights and robust policy recommendations.
• Work with large-scale datasets including administrative, labour, GST, satellite, and survey data to identify key trends and correlations.
• Translate complex data insights into clear and actionable policy recommendations for government stakeholders and partners.

• Master's or PhD in Economics, Econometrics, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Strong training in econometrics, statistics, and programming skills, preferably in Stata, R, or Python.
• 7+ years of experience in empirical research, data analysis, and publication.

• Experience in survey design and field data collection, including ASI, LFS, ASUSE, NSS, or similar methodologies.
• Familiarity with India's statistical system, including MoSPI, state DES, national accounts, and GVA methods.
• Strong communication skills for policy briefs, government engagement, along with op-eds and journal papers.

Submit your application, including a CV, cover letter highlighting data/econometrics experience, and 1–2 writing samples (preferably empirical research).