Associate Fellow (Economics/ Public Policy)

About PIF:

PIF is a purpose-driven action tank committed to shaping evidence-based, impactful policies for India’s economic transformation. We work closely with state and central governments on district-led development, export-led manufacturing, Ease of doing business, strengthening data systems, and impact assessments.

Role Overview:

As an Associate Fellow, you will:

•  Lead data-driven research and policy analysis projects.
• Design and apply advanced econometric and statistical methods (DiD, IV, PSM, panel data models, etc.) for causal insights.
• Work with large-scale datasets (administrative, labour, GST, satellite, survey).
• Translate evidence into policy recommendations and clear outputs (reports, briefs, op-eds).
• Work with researchers and manage stakeholder engagement with government and partners.

Qualifications:

• Master’s/PhD in Economics, Econometrics, Data Science, or related quantitative discipline.
• Strong training in econometrics, statistics, and programming (Stata, R, or Python).
• Experience (7+ years for Associate Fellow) in empirical research, data analysis, and publication.

Bonus Qualifications:

•  Experience in survey design and field data collection (ASI, LFS, ASUSE, NSS, or similar).
• Familiarity with India’s statistical system (MoSPI, state DES, national accounts, GVA methods).
• Strong communication skills for policy briefs, government engagement, along with op-eds and journal papers.

Application Process:

Email the following to info@pahleindia.org

• CV
• Cover Letter (highlighting data/econometrics experience)
• 1–2 writing samples (preferably empirical research, such as published papers or op-eds)