DELHI · FULLTIME
Research Associate (Economics), DP-WEE Project
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Delhi · onsite · Posted 4d ago
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About this role
LEAD is seeking a Research Associate (Economics) for the DP-WEE (Digital Platforms and Women s Economic Empowerment) project to support research on women s economic empowerment and digital platforms, working on data cleaning, econometric analysis, and literature reviews to understand the factors shaping women s labour market outcomes.
Engagement Type: Full-time
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; with the possibility of an increase based on performance review.
Duration: 6 months, starting as soon as possible. Renewable for another 6 months, conditional on performance and funding availability.
Reporting to: Prof. Farzana Afridi (Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi Centre)
About LEAD at Krea University
LEAD is an action-oriented research centre of IFMR Society (a not-for-profit society registered under the Societies Act), leverages the power of research, innovation and co-creation to solve complex and pressing challenges in development. LEAD specialises in developing in-depth granular understanding of socio-economic contexts and harnessing actionable insights that have a wide range of applications in industry, policy, and academia. LEAD is a collaborative hub that brings experts from diverse disciplines and sectors together to develop innovative solutions by harnessing innovation, technology and analytics.
About the Project
Digital Platforms and Women s Economic Empowerment (What matters and what works) is an action-oriented research initiative led by Prof. Farzana Afridi (Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi Centre). The projects seek to harness digital technology to address multiple constraints on Female Labour Force Participation and improve women s labor market outcomes. Supported by the Gates Foundation, the project is housed at CECFEE (Centre for research on the Economics of Climate, Food, Energy and Environment), ISI Delhi Centre and IFMR (Institute for Financial Management and Research).
About the Position
The Research Associate will work on one or more projects related to RCTs on labor economics, handling large primary data, and administrative/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.
Key Responsibilities
- Data cleaning and econometric analyses
- Creating analysis tables in LaTeX
- Conducting literature review
Key Qualifications and Requirements
- Master s degree in Economics. Outstanding Bachelor s degree holders may also be considered.
- Strong motivation to learn and carry out econometric analyses.
- 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.
Application Instructions: Interested candidates can apply by filling out the form here .
Deadline: Applications will be open till the position is filled.
Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.
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Section · 02
Skills
Financial ManagementResearch Associatedigital platformsNatural Language Processingdata cleaningdigital technologyAnalyticsLaTeXLiterature ReviewPerformance ReviewPythonResearchCommunication SkillsLiteratureMachine Learning