Research Associate

JustJobs Network; Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The JustJobs Network invites applications for a Research Associate based in New Delhi. The role supports both secondary and primary data collection, literature reviews, and quantitative/qualitative analysis to inform policy on employment and labour markets.

The ideal candidate will handle multiple projects, contribute to briefs and reports, and communicate findings clearly. A Master’s degree and 1–2 years’ experience are preferred; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree completed in a relevant field.
• 1–2 years of work or research experience.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Basic proficiency in Stata, R or Python with descriptive statistics capability.
• Interest in labour, employment and development issues.
• Experience with fieldwork and qualitative analysis is a plus.
• Eligibility to work in India.

Responsibilities

• Support secondary and primary research on labour market themes for India and other countries.
• Conduct literature reviews and prepare briefing memos.
• Compile and analyse quantitative datasets using Stata, R or Python.
• Prepare descriptive statistics, tables, charts and data visualisations.
• Assist in questionnaire design, data quality checks and basic analysis.
• Support report writing, editing and publications.
• Provide blog posts, op-eds and website inputs.
• Monitor policy developments and labour market indicators.
• Coordinate with research partners in India or internationally.
• Help organise events and prepare project documentation.
• Travel as needed.

Skills

Strong writing & verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Master’s degree in economics, statistics, policy, development studies or related discipline

Tools

Stata

R

Python

Excel

Job description

The JustJobs Network (JJN) seeks applications from qualified candidates for the position of Research Associate, based in New Delhi.

The JustJobs Network is an applied research organisation working on one of the most pressing challenges of our time: how to promote more and better work in a rapidly changing 21st-century economy. We produce actionable research on good job creation, workforce development, and labour market governance. As forces like climate change, the energy transition, technological advancement and trade shocks disrupt labour markets, JJN goes beyond large-scale macroeconomic analysis, bringing grounded research on how these dynamics unfold across different ecologies, geographies, and economic contexts.

We work with multilateral institutions, national, state and local governments, and civil society and grassroots organisations to ground policy and practice in evidence. We convene a global network of policymakers, academics, business and grassroots leaders to amplify the impact of our research, forging a dynamic channel for policy dialogue on employment at local, national, regional, and international levels. Unlike more traditional research organisations, JJN brings data to life through stories, lived experiences, and on-the-ground realities driving a systemic shift toward stronger, more inclusive labour markets and economies.

Role Overview

The ideal candidate will be a keen analyst and a critical thinker. The role involves supporting secondary research as well as primary data collection and analysis, which includes compiling existing knowledge, conducting literature reviews, undertaking quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and collaborating on internal and external research briefs and reports. The candidate will have the ability and experience of executing multiple small- and large-scale research projects simultaneously. The Research Associate will be a proactive team player who is excited by a steep learning curve, and is keen to build expertise across a range of research methods and policy domains.

• Support quantitative and qualitative research on labour market/employment related themes for India and other countries.
• Conduct background research and literature reviews on various topics related to employment and labour markets; prepare briefing memos, meeting notes as required.
• Compile, clean, manage and analyse quantitative datasets (including survey, administrative and publicly available datasets) using statistical software such as Stata, R or Python, as appropriate.
• Source, clean, validate and synthesise data from multiple sources and formats; prepare descriptive statistics, tables, charts and data visualisations to support research outputs.
• Support the design and analysis of primary surveys, including questionnaire development, data quality checks, coding and basic statistical analysis.
• Help support report writing, editing and other published materials.
• Provide written inputs such as blogs, op-eds, and inputs for the website.
• Regularly monitor relevant policy developments, leading indicators of labour markets and the global economy; and relevant news, research and developments related to labour markets.
• Contribute to quantitative and qualitative analysis for research reports, policy briefs and grant-funded projects, including interpreting findings and translating them into clear policy insights.
• Provide support in organizing public events, conferences and forums.
• Prepare internal briefings on employment issues.
• Prepare project documentation such as research progress reports.
• Help with fieldwork, logistics, primary data collection, and analysis as needed.
• Help communicate/coordinate with research partners in India or internationally as needed.
• Assist in preparing presentations, concept notes, and grant documentation as required.
• Be willing to travel as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in economics, statistics, policy, development studies or a related discipline.
• At least 1–2 years of relevant work and/or research experience.
• Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Basic proficiency in at least one statistical software package (Stata, R or Python), with the ability to work with quantitative datasets, generate descriptive statistics, and produce clear tables, charts and data visualisations.
• Demonstrated interest in labour, employment and development issues.
• Experience with fieldwork and qualitative research and analysis is a plus.
• Experience with large survey or administrative datasets, advanced statistical/econometric analysis, and publication-quality tables, figures and visualisations is highly desirable.
• Legal eligibility to work in India.

Interested candidates can email their resume and cover letter to [e-mail]