Research Associate – DP-WEE Project at Indian Statistical Institute(ISI)

LEAD, an action-oriented research centre of IFMR Society (a not-for-profit society registered under the Societies Act) along with Digital Platforms and Women’s Economic Empowerment (What matters and what works),an action-oriented research initiative led by Prof. Farzana Afridi (Indian Statistical Institute – ISI, Delhi)is inviting applications for a Research Associate Role. The project seek to harness digital technology to address multiple constraints on female labour force participation and improve women’s labour market outcomes. Supported by BMGF (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation), the project is housed at CECFEE (Centre for Research on the Economics of Climate, Food, Energy and Environment), Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Delhi Centre and IFMR (Institute for Financial Management and Research).The Research Associate will work on one or more projects in labour economics, handling large administrative datasets and secondary surveys such as the PLFS, CMIE-CPHS, and ASI.This position is ideal for candidates seeking research experience in economics and who are considering graduate studies in the field.

Position Name: Research Associate (Economics)

Location: Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), New Delhi

Contract Duration: 6 months (renewable for another 6 months based on performance and funding availability)

Selection: Rolling basis until the position is filled

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification: M.A. in Economics (Outstanding Bachelor's degree holders may also be considered).

2. Desirable Skills:

• Strong motivation for research and econometric analysis.
• Proficiency in Stata and LaTeX (Knowledge of Python is a plus).
• Familiarity with machine learning and natural language processing is desirable.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling large administrative datasets and secondary surveys (PLFS, CMIE-CPHS, ASI).
• Data cleaning and econometric analysis.
• Creating analysis tables in LaTeX.
• Conducting literature reviews.

Perks & Benefits

• Stipend: ₹55,000 per month (with the possibility of an increase based on performance review).
• Facilities: Access to research resources at ISI, Delhi.

Application Window
Applications will remain open until the position is filled.

Application Process
Interested candidates must fill out the application form(provided in the link)and submit the required documents, including:

• CV
• References
• Statement of Purpose