Research Associate (Public Policy)

About India House

India House drives leadership for nation-building. We nurture change agents for purposeful careers through our leadership programs, empowering them to impact the world. We are committed to fostering leadership via perseverance and innovation.

Role Summary

India House is seeking a Research Associate (Public Policy) with exceptional writing and research capabilities to contribute to its policy research, interdisciplinary analysis, and knowledge creation initiatives. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys exploring complex policy questions, synthesising diverse sources of information, and translating research into clear, compelling, and meaningful written outputs. The candidate should be interested in working at the intersection of public policy, economics, law, governance, and contemporary social issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy Research and Analysis
• Conduct primary and secondary research across public policy, economics, law, public health, governance, and related domains.
• Review academic literature, policy documents, government reports, datasets, and other relevant sources to generate evidence-based insights.
• Support the development of research frameworks, policy briefs, reports, and consulting deliverables.
• Research Projects and Execution
• Take ownership of assigned research workstreams and ensure timely execution of projects.
• Assist in designing research methodologies, collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data, and synthesising findings.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders on multidisciplinary research and consulting initiatives.
• Knowledge Creation and Writing
• Develop high-quality research reports, policy papers, articles, background notes, presentations, and other knowledge resources.
• Translate complex policy issues, research findings, and diverse perspectives into clear, structured, and engaging written content.
• Contribute to thought leadership through well-researched publications, opinion pieces, and institutional knowledge initiatives.
• Data, Evidence and Research Innovation
• Work with data, statistics, and evidence to strengthen research outputs and identify meaningful trends.
• Explore emerging policy areas, interdisciplinary research approaches, and new methodologies.
• Leverage AI tools and modern research techniques to improve research quality and efficiency.

Desired Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree, with an exceptional academic record or up to 1 year of relevant experience.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively.
• Strong research, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities, with the capacity to independently research, structure, and develop high-quality written outputs.
• Experience in writing research reports, policy publications, articles, or opinion pieces would be an advantage.
• Comfort working with data, statistics, and evidence to support research and analysis.
• Published articles, policy papers, or op-eds in relevant domains would be an advantage.
• Exposure to or interest in one or more of the following areas: AI Policy, Energy, Healthcare, Volunteering and Non-Profit Sector, and Indian Knowledge Systems.
• Ability to leverage AI tools and modern research methodologies to improve research quality and efficiency.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to research and knowledge initiatives that inform policy discourse and strengthen governance.
• Dynamic Environment: Be part of a fast-paced, mission-driven team where learning and innovation are constant.
• Purposeful Career: Build expertise across diverse policy domains while contributing to meaningful research and nation-building initiatives.

Role Type: Full Time (In-Office)

Location: Delhi NCR

Qualification & Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree. Exceptional academic record or up to 1 year of experience in research, public policy, consulting, or a related field.

Salary: ₹45,000-₹55,000 per month