Associate Fellow/Research Associate – Foreign Policy and Security Studies

About Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) 

The Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) conducts in-depth, policy relevant research and provides evidence-based recommendations to the challenges facing India and the world. It draws on the expertise of its researchers, extensive interactions with policy makers as well as convening power to enhance the impact of research. Our researchers work across domains including, but not limited to, Growth, Finance, Health & Human Development; Energy, Natural Resources and Sustainability; and Foreign Policy and Security. All our research and policy recommendations are freely available to the public. CSEP is based in New Delhi and registered as a company limited by shares and not for profit, under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 (earlier Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956).

Position Overview

CSEP is seeking to appoint an Associate Fellow/Research Associate with deep expertise in the Southeast Asia region, with a particular focus on Indonesia, to join its Foreign Policy and Security Studies vertical. Being familiar with discourse around climate change, critical minerals supply chains, green trade and energy transition literature is a plus. This position requires independent intellectual leadership. The Associate Fellow/Research Associate will be expected to lead research projects around India-South East Asia relations particularly on climate and clean energy. They will need to cultivate expert networks across the region, and translate findings into actionable policy recommendations. The role demands a self-driven candidate who will combine rigorous academic grounding with the ability to engage senior policymakers and generate measurable policy impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead original research on India- Southeast Asian relations, particularly on climate change,  clean energy and green supply chains with a focus on Indonesia.
• Develop and publish policy briefs, working papers, journal articles, and opinion pieces that contribute to public discourse and inform decision-makers in India and abroad.
• Identify and cultivate research partnerships with academic institutions, think tanks, and government agencies across Southeast Asia, with a core focus on Indonesia.
• Represent CSEP at high-level conferences, workshops, and stakeholder engagements in India and internationally.
• Mentor and provide substantive research guidance to junior researchers and research assistants within the vertical.
• Engage with Indian and South East Asian policymakers, diplomats, and multilateral organisations to maximise the policy impact of CSEP’s research.
• Monitor and analyse emerging political, economic, and security developments across Southeast Asia, and assess their implications for India’s strategic interests.
• Contribute to CSEP’s broader institutional priorities, including grant proposals, public events, and interdisciplinary research initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• PhD in International Relations, Political Science, Southeast Asian Studies, or a related field; OR a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least 4-5 years of substantive professional research experience.
• Deep, demonstrable expertise in Southeast Asian affairs, with a strong emphasis on Indonesia – its political economy, foreign policy, bilateral relations with India and major powers, and role within ASEAN.
• Expertise in climate change issues, clean energy, critical minerals, energy security or green trade is preferred.
• Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia or another Southeast Asian language is highly desirable.
• A strong publication record or a portfolio of high-quality policy outputs commensurate with career stage.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead research projects from conception through to dissemination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience writing for both academic and policy audiences.
• Established networks within government, academia, or civil society in Southeast Asia.
• Familiarity with India’s foreign policy posture and its engagement with ASEAN and the broader Indo-Pacific is a must.

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