The Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) is seeking a motivated and hardworking postgraduate in Economics, with a strong specialisation in international trade and industry studies, from a leading institution.
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
- Support data collection and analysis using the trade and industry team’s curated import protection datasets
- Develop familiarity with key trade and industry databases (such as ASI and CMIE Prowess) and map data across product classifications
- Contribute to research outputs, including working papers, discussion papers, blogs, and op-eds
- Engage with a wide range of stakeholders across government, industry, and think tanks
- Assist in institutional activities at CSEP, including seminars, workshops, and brown bags
Qualifications and Skills
- A keen interest in policy research
- Postgraduate degree in Economics
- Familiarity with applied econometrics and an aptitude to learn, use and critically assess AI tools for research, data analysis and visualisation, are essential
- Exposure to industry databases such as the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) will be an advantage
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their CV (including contact details of two referees) and a writing sample by April 15, 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
About CSEP
The Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) conducts independent, in-depth, and policy-relevant research and provides evidence-based recommendations to the challenges facing India and the world. It draws on the expertise of its researchers, extensive interactions with policymakers, as well as convening power to enhance the impact of research. Our researchers work across the domains of Growth, Finance, Health and Human Development, including Urbanisation, Energy, Natural Resources, Non-Fuel Minerals and Mining, Climate Change and Sustainability, Collaborative Governance, and Foreign Policy and Security. All our research and policy recommendations are freely available to the public.
CSEP is based in New Delhi and registered as a company limited by shares and not for profit, under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 (earlier Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956).
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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.