Research Associate

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research, data gathering, and analysis across economics, policy, and emerging business domains.
• Draft high-quality research papers, white papers, and analytical reports aligned with leading academic and industry journal standards.
• Develop well-structured case studies and insight-driven articles that translate research findings into engaging narratives.
• Collaborate with senior researchers and domain experts to conceptualize and execute research projects with measurable outcomes.
• Support the creation of thought-leadership content, including blog posts, editorials, and LinkedIn features, highlighting research insights.
• Ensure all deliverables meet academic rigor, logical consistency, and publication-ready quality standards.
• Stay updated with global economic trends, policy shifts, and relevant research methodologies.
• Manage references, citations, and publication documentation using standard referencing tools (APA, MLA, or Chicago style).

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Postgraduate in Economics (M.A./M.Sc./M.Phil. or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Strong analytical and quantitative research skills with experience in data collection, interpretation, and visualization.
• Excellent written communication and storytelling skills to transform complex insights into impactful narratives.
• Prior experience in publishing or contributing to academic journals, white papers, or consulting reports preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office, research databases (JSTOR, SSRN, etc.), and statistical tools (SPSS, Stata, or R) will be an added advantage.
• Passion for research-driven problem solving and long-term commitment to building a career in research and policy analysis.