Research Associate

Overview

Job Title: Research Associate

Function: Research 

Location: Mohali

Reports to Position: Policy Director

Band: Fixed Term

Reportees to Position: None

Job Description

Job Purpose

Bharti Institute of Public Policy (BIPP) is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals for the position of Research Associate. This role offers an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in gaining hands-on experience in policy research and analysis within a dynamic and collaborative environment. The selected candidate will work closely with experienced researchers on various projects aimed at addressing contemporary public policy challenges.

Job Outline
 

Bharti Institute of Public Policy (ISB BIPP) aims to lead education and research in the domain of public policy. The institute stands tall as one of India’s eminent public policy think tanks engaging with eminent policy makers and providing them with critical, data-driven evidence, research, and analysis on relevant and critical concerns. As ISB BIPP continues to broaden its public policy research, we seek a Research Associate to join our team to support ongoing and upcoming research projects in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and a passion for contributing to evidence-based policymaking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct literature reviews, data collection, and analysis for research projects.
• Support the development of research papers, policy briefs, and reports.
• Assist faculty and senior researchers in designing, executing, and managing research studies.
• Draft sections of research documents and presentations for academic, policy, and public dissemination.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, workshops, and conferences as required.
• Support project coordination, documentation, and administrative tasks related to research initiatives.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders including government departments, development partners, and academic institutions.
• Anything else that might be deemed fit as per the requirements.

Job Specifications

Knowledge / Education:

• Master’s degree in public policy, Economics, Political Science, Geography, or related fields in applied social science discipline
• Only an outstanding candidate without a Master’ degree can be considered

Specific Skills:

• High standards in quality of work, attention to detail, ability to multitask, and commitment to task completion.
• Strong analytical writing skills and ability to produce concise documents summarizing analysis or literature reviews.
• Experience in case/report writing for academic or non-academic publications.
• Exceptional knowledge of the MS Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of (some) statistical software and/or programming languages like R, Stata, Python, MATLAB., etc. might be an added advantage, but it is not essential.

Desirable Experience:

• Candidates pursuing/holding a Ph.D. or an academic career are encouraged to apply.
• One year experience in research.

How to Apply?

Fill out the following JotForm for submission of your application:

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Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. You will be contacted only in case you are shortlisted for an interview.