The Centre for Economic Growth invites applications for Research Associates to support its research and advisory work. These positions are intended for early-career economists or quantitatively trained policy researchers who want to develop in a demanding, policy-oriented research environment. The selected candidates will work closely with senior staff on data analysis, background research, project delivery, and dissemination.

Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake data management, statistical analysis, literature reviews, preparation of background notes, and other analytical tasks for CEG projects.
- Support the preparation of state and sector/thematic diagnostics, policy briefs, presentations, and other written outputs.
- Assist with project management tasks, including tracking timelines, coordinating inputs, preparing meeting materials, and documenting follow-up actions.
- Help develop and maintain datasets, code, and research documentation in line with good reproducibility standards.
- Contribute to workshops, consultations, and dissemination activities by preparing briefs, summaries,



and presentation material.
- Work closely with Fellows and senior staff to strengthen technical skills, policy understanding, and research writing.

Qualificatons and Skills
- Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Statistics, Data Science, or a closely related field. Candidates close to completion of a PhD may also be considered.
- Solid quantitative skills and familiarity with one or more statistical packages such as Stata, R, Python, and AI tools.
- Excellent written English and the ability to present analytical material clearly and succinctly.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight timelines.
- A demonstrated interest in India’s growth, productivity, jobs, trade, urban development, and related public policy challenges.

Desirable attributes
- Experience with administrative or large survey datasets, research a

📌 Research Associate: Centre for Economic Growth (Delhi)
🏢 National Council Of Applied Economic Research
📍 Delhi