Intern – Women in Leadership in Economics (WiL)
- India
Length of Commitment: 3- 4 Months
Employment Type: Full-time
About Us
Inclusion Economics India Centre (IEIC) is an initiative affiliated with Inclusion Economics at Yale University (YIE), founded and based out of the Yale Economic Growth Center and Yale MacMillan Center. IEIC is based at the Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR) Society. IEIC and YIE are both a part of the broader Inclusion Economics network.
Inclusion Economics’ vision is a world where research and dialogue ensure economic justice, social opportunity and environmental protection. Drawing upon economics, political science, and related fields, we conduct cutting-edge research to understand how policy can promote inclusive, accountable economies and societies. Our core research focuses on gender as it relates to labour economics and broader economic empowerment; political economy and governance; and environmental economics. We also aim to build a culture of evidence and increase data literacy in the public sector, strengthening leaders’ ability to identify and implement evidence-informed policies. Throughout the research life cycle, we engage closely with policy counterparts to ensure we address questions of immediate relevance, and we regularly communicate data-driven insights with policy counterparts and the general public.
About the Role
We are looking for an Intern to support quantitative research, data initiatives, and programme implementation for the Women in Leadership in Economics (WiL) initiative at the Inclusion Economics India Centre (IEIC). WiL seeks to understand and advance women's representation in leadership in economics and public policy in India, in collaboration with Inclusion Economics at Yale University (YIE).
This is an excellent opportunity for a student or recent graduate interested in pursuing a career in applied economics research or public policy. The position requires a motivated, detail-oriented candidate who is eager to contribute to cutting-edge, policy-relevant research in a collaborative team environment.
Responsibilities
You will work closely with the WiL Research Associate and Post-Doctoral Fellow, and will be managed by the Post-Doctoral Fellow. Specifically, you will:
- Support the Research Associate and Post-Doctoral Fellow in quantitative research and data work for WiL, including assisting with the development, piloting, and coding of survey instruments to measure women's representation in Indian economics
- Assist in the development and piloting of baseline indicator data collection frameworks for the initiative
- Support desk research and landscape analyses, including mapping stakeholders, key events in the economics profession, academic calendars, and resources for early-career economists in India
- Assist in compiling and synthesising knowledge products for the initiative, including resources for women economists
- Support the maintenance of the WiL literature review and help monitor relevant news, policy developments, and emerging research in the field
- Provide logistical and operational support for WiL programmatic activities, including events and feedback mechanisms Others, as required
Basic Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in economics, public policy, social sciences, or related fields
- Fluency and excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English and Hindi
- Basic knowledge of Stata
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Flexible, self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of causal evaluation methods and familiarity with randomised controlled trials
- Basic knowledge of Python or R
- Interest in gender economics and women's economic empowerment
Principal Investigator Team
- Subarna Banerjee, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Inclusion Economics India Centre
- Charity Troyer Moore, Ohio State University and Scientific Director, Inclusion Economics India Centre
- Rohini Pande, Yale University and Faculty Director, Inclusion Economics
- Simone Schaner, University of Southern California and Scientific Director, Inclusion Economics (Gender)
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please fill out our Screening Questionnaire; you will be asked to upload a single PDF containing your CV, cover letter, and academic transcripts.
Label your file "Last name, First name – Intern_WiL".
To view other open positions, visit the Inclusion Economics Opportunities page.
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, particularly women, people of colour and other marginalised communities which have historically been underrepresented in the field of economics.