Skills

• Proficient in R, Stata, and Python.
• Ability to articulate and summarize complex ideas effectively.
• Excellent presentation and writing skills.
• Creative and entrepreneurial self-starter.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Ability to balance multiple assignments.
• Solid understanding of economics and applied econometrics.
• Prior experience working on data collection, cleaning, and analysis.
• Team player.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor or master’s degree in economics, statistics, public health, or a related field.
• Strong track record of outstanding academic performance.
• Prior professional work experience preferred but not required.
• Strong interest in pursuing further graduate studies.

To Apply:

This is a full-time position based in New Delhi India, reporting to the Director, AQLI. We offer a competitive salary. The position will begin as soon as possible. Candidates will be interviewed and considered on a rolling basis. Please send a CV, cover letter, and writing sample to kennethlee@uchicago.edu with “Research Associate – AQLI” in the subject line.

Our Mission

India faces the dual challenge of rapidly improving living standards—through sustained economic growth and expanded access to reliable and affordable energy—while simultaneously reducing pollution for a cleaner and healthier environment. EPIC India researchers work hand-in-hand with government and industry partners to identify innovative ideas, pilot them on the ground, and rigorously measure outcomes.

The ideal candidate possesses a mix of economics, analytical, interpersonal & communications skills and is passionate about working with cross-functional groups to drive large-scale impact in the energy and environment sector.

Skills and Requirements

1. A high degree of ownership and ability to drive forward workstreams, independently
2. Demonstrated understanding of concepts in microeconomics, econometrics, and statistics.
3. Solid analytical capabilities, e.g. numerical analysis
4. Attention to detail and ability to execute patiently, and diligently
5. ‘Get things done’ attitude: You like to execute the projects you work on, you are not afraid to get involved in operational details, and have the ability to deliver quickly and efficiently.
6. Stakeholder management: You are able to communicate (both in writing (incl. presentations) and speaking) effectively with internal and external stakeholders to drive progress on your projects.
7. Out of the box thinking: You have the ability to identify new ways to do stuff and the willingness to implement it.
8. Working knowledge of statistical software (STATA and/or R) preferred.

 Qualifications

• MPP, MBA, or master’s degree in development field related field.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in a role with project-based assignments, with substantial client-facing components/ experience in monitoring and evaluation projects.
• Experience managing and supervising junior staff members.
• Strong track record of outstanding academic/ professional performance.

To Apply:

EPIC India offers competitive salaries. The starting date is Summer, 2021. Candidates will be interviewed and considered on a rolling basis. Please send a CV, cover letter, and writing sample to rteeparthi@uchicagotrust.org with “Program Lead – EPIC India” in the subject line latest by 31st March 2021.

The Intern will be engaged in design, implementation and analysis of our projects and may also be required to write and present findings of the work to external partners, and therefore should have well developed interpersonal and communication skills. The Intern may also perform other duties as assigned.

The position offers the rare opportunity to work directly with senior researchers at the University of Chicago. The position will be full-time for a period of 3-6 months.

Qualifications:

Education:

Currently enrolled or recently graduated from Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in public policy, economics, statistics, environmental science, engineering or a similar field is required

Competencies:

• Knowledge and understanding of energy and environmental policy literature is required; work/research experience in the area is strongly preferred
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain positive relationships with field staff and internal/ external partners required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data in a simple and straightforward way for non-technical audiences required
• Familiar with any statistical software like R, Stata or Python would be a plus

To Apply:

Interested applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter summarizing relevant experience and interest in the position to uchicago.epicindia@gmail.com with “Research Intern role at EPIC-India” as the subject.