Position: Research Assistant

Organization: The Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP)

Location: Delhi

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Secondary research in the areas of climate science and policy, energy and environmental economics, and urbanisation
• Data assimilation, cleaning and organisation in spreadsheets
• Data analysis in statistical packages and preparation of charts/exhibits
• Independent quality assurance reviews
• Work-flow management and coordination

Desirable qualifications:

• Degree in computer sciences, economics, physics, energy engineering, or similar
• Interest in climate change studies and its economic impacts, development economics, and urbanisation
• 1+ years’ experience in data cleaning and analysis in open-source software (preferably R)
• Good understanding of spreadsheet-based modelling (preferably in Microsoft Excel)
• Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) time series econometrics and macroeconomics
• Ability to multitask and pursue interdisciplinary research