Senior Fellow – Centre for Economic Growth (CEG) | NCAER

Senior Fellow – Centre for Economic Growth (CEG) | NCAER

• Institution: National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER)

• Center: Centre for Economic Growth (CEG)

• Position Title: Senior Fellow

• Location: New Delhi, India

• Employment Type: Full-Time Research Leadership

Overview of Role

The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), one of India’s premier economic policy research think tanks, invites applications from distinguished economists and policy researchers for the position of Senior Fellow at the Centre for Economic Growth (CEG).

The Senior Fellow will lead high-impact policy research, design empirical studies, secure external research funding, and engage with key government stakeholders, international organizations, and policy leaders to shape national economic agendas.

Key Responsibilities & Research Scope

• Research Leadership: Conceptualize, direct, and execute high-quality empirical and policy research on economic growth, macroeconomic dynamics, structural transformation, and development economics.

• Project & Grant Management: Lead sponsored research projects, write research grant proposals, and manage multi-disciplinary teams of fellows, associates, and analysts.

• Policy Engagement & Dissemination: Author high-impact policy briefs, monographs, working papers, and peer-reviewed journal articles; present findings to policymakers, industry leaders, and academic forums.

• Mentorship: Supervise and mentor junior research staff, postdocs, and data analysts within the centre.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Education: Ph.D. in Economics, Development Economics, Econometrics, Public Policy, or a closely related field from a premier university or research institution.

• Experience:

  • Substantial post-Ph.D. research experience (typically 8–10+ years) in academia, premier think tanks, or international policy institutions.

  • Proven track record of high-quality publications in peer-reviewed economic journals.

• Skills & Competencies:

  • Demonstrated expertise in macroeconomic modeling, applied econometrics, and quantitative policy evaluation.

  • Proven ability to attract external research grants and manage complex research programs.

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

How to Apply & Submission Guidelines

Interested candidates should visit the official NCAER career page to review detailed submission requirements:

• 🔗 Direct Career Link: Apply via NCAER Senior Fellow Listing

• 🌐 Institutional Career Portal: ncaer.org/career

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