Research Associates (Macro/SEF/Trade)

About NCAER

The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) is India’s oldest and largest national, non-profit, independent economic research institute. NCAER has over its 65+ years of existence contributed to high-quality economic research that has a policy impact. It is among the few think tanks globally that have strong field data collection capabilities for national surveys. Its research covers almost the entire horizon of policy-focused applied research in economics, from macroeconomics to poverty and consumer behaviour. NCAER offers a wonderful place to grow and groom yourself into a policy economist. A vibrant, dynamic academic environment with both world-class faculty and physical infrastructure. If you run into a writer’s block, there are lovely views of Delhi. If you want to unwind, play a game of table tennis or badminton. Or just a lovely walk around the campus with a colleague to spur your creativity.

Functional Areas: National Growth and Macroeconomics Centre; States’ Economic Forum (SEF); and International Trade Initiative

Number of Positions: 4 (Four)

Last Date: February 28, 2025. The positions will remain open until filled.

Compensation: A salary that is commensurate with market and experience of the right candidate.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

• Some of the selected candidates will work directly with the NCAER Director General, Dr. Poonam Gupta, or other Senior Researchers.
• Collect, compile, and process data from diverse sources, applying advanced statistical and econometric methods to analyze and interpret data effectively.
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews, synthesizing relevant research to inform ongoing projects, and prepare high-quality drafts for reports, academic papers, presentations, and executive summaries.

Qualification, Experience and Demonstrated Skills

• Educational Qualification: A Master’s degree in Economics from a reputed institution, either from India or abroad.
• Research Experience: Prior experience in conducting research with a proven academic or research track record is highly desirable.
• Time Management: Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and managing multiple tasks efficiently as assigned by the Director General.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional writing and communication skills are essential.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with economic databases and strong proficiency in econometric software, including Stata or R.
• Software Skills: Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint for documentation and presentation purposes.

Interested applicants should send a detailed CV, with a covering letter, and names and contacts details of three references to hr@ncaer.org with the subject line “Research Associate (Macro/SEF/Trade)”

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