Fellow (Economics) - Application Closed
CUTS Institute for Regulation & Competition (CIRC) invites application from suitable candidates for a position of Fellow (Economics).
The position expects to help the CIRC team further the mandate of the Institute to provide research-based capacity building solutions in the areas of Competition Policy and Law and Economic Regulation. The Institute promotes understanding and learning in the interface between law and economics.
Fellow (Economics) will lead the team in research studies, conducting fieldwork and designing, developing and executing innovative training/academic programs and conferences in niche areas including regulation, competition law, procurement and intellectual property.
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates holding a post-graduate degree in Economics, with demonstrable experience in public policy and/or competition law for minimum three years are encouraged to apply. Ph.D. would be desirable, but not mandatory.
Job Profile and Responsibilities
Fellow (Economics) at CIRC is expected to:
- Lead a team in conducting research (desk and field research) and other related activities to effectively deliver customized research and capacity building solutions to CIRC clients
- Supervising team during fieldwork for engaging with stakeholders, data collection and analysis, etc.
- Writing and ensuring high quality research publications from the team including course modules, research reports, briefing papers, monographs, articles, etc.
- Overall responsibility of developing and delivery of courses in the core areas
- Leading in organising research events and conferences; preparing outreach material for social media and print media
- Organise/attend events/workshops
- Liasioning with regulators and industry for research projects as well as capacity building events and training programmes
- Implementation of specific activities as assigned from time to time in the course of discharge of duties
Proficiency in both written and spoken English with excellent communication skills, and working knowledge of computer applications are essential. Familiarity with software like Microsoft Word, Powerpoint & Excel etc.
Location
The position is based in New Delhi. Travelling around India with potential for international travelling related to projects and conferences is expected.
To Apply
Eligible candidates should send their application to
along with their CV, writing samples (published/unpublished), and an appropriate covering letter. Please mention the position applied for in the subject line of the email.
Internships
Internship (Sustainable Infrastructure and Public Private Partnership) - Application Closed
CIRC offers an internship programme in Sustainable Infrastructure and Public Private Partnership (PPP) for students interested in research, policy, and infrastructure development.
About the Internship
An internship program is offered by CIRC in sustainable infrastructure and PPP for students who are in their final year of masters or who have completed their masters within a year of applying for internship.
- Current Position: Research Intern (Sustainable Infrastructure)
- Discipline: Infrastructure and PPP
- Duration: Two months
- Location: Full-time internship, New Delhi (5 days a week)
Responsibilities
- Assisting in on-going research projects
- Writing research papers on relevant issues on the CIRC website/blog
Skills / Experience / Qualifications Required
- Have recently been awarded their master’s degree, or be in penultimate year of Masters in environmental studies, economics, commerce, or finance
- Good writing and communication skills; fluency in English is desirable but not essential
- Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are required to email their updated resume, along with one written sample (published or unpublished), to HR at
. Please mention the position applied for in the subject line of the email.
Internship (Competition Law and Policy) - Application Closed
Job Description
- Have an opportunity to undertake research methodology training
- Assist in developing research proposals and presentations for the research team
- Assisting CIRC teams in on-going research projects
- Writing research papers on relevant issues on the CIRC website/blog
- Interactions with experts and academicians at government and independent organisations
- Active participation in various initiatives and events at CIRC
- Current Position: Research Intern
- Discipline: Competition Law and Policy
- Duration: Two to three months
- Location: New Delhi, India
Application Procedure
Interested candidates may send their application to
. Please mention the position applied for in the subject line of the email.
