About the chance

Indian Economic Research Council is recruiting two experienced research professionals to work under its Director and lead research on Indias economy, public policy, business environment and global economic developments.

Our research agenda focuses on understanding what has worked, assessing current developments and identifying practical measures for India’s long-term development and immediate improvements in the experience of businesses and citizens.

Positions and specialisations

1. Manager / Senior Manager – Macroeconomics & Global Economics

Lead research on economic growth, inflation, employment, investment, public finance, international trade, capital flows and geopolitical developments affecting India.

2. Manager / Senior Manager – Public Policy & Business Competitiveness

Lead research on government schemes, policy implementation, industry competitiveness, MSMEs, productivity, business costs and practical economic reforms.

Final designation will depend on experience, research ownership and team management capability.

Key responsibilities

- Develop research plans, methodologies and deliverables under the Director’s guidance.
- Lead and mentor Researchers and Analysts, reviewing their analysis and written work.
- Assess economic trends, government policies and global developments using credible evidence.
- Examine policy and scheme outcomes, implementation gaps and opportunities for improvement.
- Undertake sector studies, stakeholder consultations and business interviews.
- Compare international approaches and assess their relevance to Indian conditions.
- Prepare research reports, policy briefs, economic outlooks,



presentations and actionable recommendations.
- Ensure accuracy of data, calculations, citations and interpretation.
- Translate findings into recommendations with clear implementation steps, trade-offs and measurable outcomes.
- Coordinate multiple projects and deliver high-quality work within agreed timelines.

Education

- Master’s degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Econometrics, Public Policy, Development Studies, International Economics or a closely related discipline.
- Strong grounding in economics is essential.
- A relevant PhD is desirable.
- Additional qualifications in finance, statistics, management or law will be valued where relevant to the research specialisation.

Experience and capabilities

- Substantial experience in applied economic research, policy analysis, industry research, government advisory or programme evaluation.
- Demonstrated ownership of research reports or policy studies.
- Experience supervising researchers or managing research projects.
- Strong analytical judgement and the ability to distinguish evidence, assumptions and opinion.
- Excellent English writing, editing and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and the ability to interpret quantitative research.
- For the macroeconomics role, practical experience with econometrics and tools such as R, Python, Stata or EViews is strongly preferred.
- For the public policy role, experience with evaluation methods, field research and stakeholder engagement is strongly preferred.

What we value

Intellectual curiosity, independent thinking, research integrity, attention to detail and an ability to connect economic analysis with practical realities.

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