Full-Time Research Assistant
I am hiring a full-time Research Assistant to support multiple ongoing research projects. This is a remote position based in India.
Overview
This role is ideal for candidates who would like to gain hands-on research experience before applying to postgraduate or doctoral programs in economics, public policy, or related fields. The Research Assistant will work across projects involving administrative data, survey data, field research, and empirical analysis.
You can learn more about my ongoing research here and here.
Responsibilities
The Research Assistant will help with:
- Cleaning, constructing, and analyzing large administrative firm and household datasets from India
- Developing and maintaining code to clean and analyze periodic survey responses from the field
- Supporting grant applications, progress reports, and project documentation
- Preparing tables, figures, slides, and written outputs for seminars, reports, and research dissemination
- Coordinating across multiple projects and helping keep research workflows organized
Qualifications
Strong candidates will have:
- A bachelor’s degree in economics or a related social science field; a master’s degree is a plus
- Strong data analysis and coding skills
- Prior experience with Stata, or a willingness to become highly proficient in Stata
- Familiarity with applied economics and empirical research methods
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and collaborate effectively in a team
Candidates who are proactive, careful with data, and excited about empirical research are especially encouraged to apply.
How To Apply
Please complete the application form below and upload the requested materials, including your CV and a sample code file.