Research Associate ? Isaac Centre For Public Policy (ICPP)

Job Details

• Location: Okhla, New Delhi
• Department: Isaac Centre for Public Policy (ICPP)
• Reports To: Mr. Vijay Singh Chauhan, International Trade Vertical
• Role Type: Contractual (1 year) On-site
• Experience: Recent graduates with a minimum qualification of a Master's degree
• Research Area: International Trade

About the Role

The Research Associate will support the International Trade vertical at ICPP, working under the leadership of Mr. Vijay Singh Chauhan and contributing to policy-oriented research on international trade and economic policy. The role will support data collection and analysis, literature reviews, research documentation, policy-focused outputs, and stakeholder events. In the first six months, success will mean reliable research support, well-organised data and materials, and meaningful contributions to ongoing research projects.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, organise, and document data from primary and secondary sources for ongoing research projects.
• Conduct literature reviews and synthesise relevant academic and policy research to support project development.
• Support quantitative analysis under supervision, using appropriate statistical tools and maintaining accuracy in research outputs.
• Prepare background materials, research summaries, and draft sections of working papers, policy briefs, and case studies.
• Format and edit research outputs for academic and policy audiences, ensuring clarity, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Track policy developments, legislative updates, and current debates relevant to the International Trade research agenda.
• Support stakeholder roundtables, workshops, research events, and other activities that advance ICPP's research and policy engagement.

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics, Trade, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or a closely related field is preferred; applicants from other academic backgrounds with a strong interest in Trade research are also encouraged to apply.
• Basic familiarity with statistical tools such as Excel, STATA, or R, with willingness to develop these skills rapidly.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, demonstrated through relevant coursework or academic projects.
• Demonstrated interest in International Trade and public policy, with the ability to work carefully with research data and materials.

Who You Are

• You are intellectually curious about how international trade, economic policy, and evidence shape real-world policy decisions.
• You are meticulous with data, sources, documentation, and research outputs, and take pride in producing accurate work.
• You take ownership of defined research tasks and approach unfamiliar questions with initiative and a willingness to learn.
• You are receptive to feedback and comfortable refining your thinking and work in a rigorous, research-led environment.

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