The Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) is looking for a motivated and hardworking undergraduate/postgraduate in the Economics/Urban domain from a top tier college interested in policy research on India.
Advantages of Being Associated With CSEP
- Opportunity to engage with policymakers, senior government officials and distinguished academics from leading global institutions.
- Opportunity to grow and work at the forefront of collaboration with a diverse network of global partners, including multilateral organisations, research institutions, and leading industry stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a thought partner to the lead researcher throughout the lifecycle of a research paper.
- Independently undertake primary and secondary research on assigned questions, with minimal guidance.
- Produce clear, concise, and well-structured written outputs.
- Contribute to institutional activities at CSEP, including seminars, brown-bag sessions, and related initiatives.
Qualifications and Skills
- Demonstrated interest in policy research; only candidates with a clear commitment to this field should apply.
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Economics, with up to two years of relevant work experience.
- Strong learning agility, with the ability to quickly acquire and apply new skills—such as working with unit-level datasets (e.g., NSSO) and using GIS/QGIS platforms.
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The Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) is an independent, public policy think tank with a mandate to conduct research and analysis on critical issues facing India and the world and help shape policies that advance sustainable growth and development.