Arun Duggal Centre for ESG Research (CESGR) at IIMA aims to pursue cutting-edge research, evidence-based advisory, and advocacy with a vision to improve the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) performance of Indian businesses. The Centre envisages playing an active role in developing the institutions and supporting ecosystem for integrating ESG into the strategic business and investment decisions of private and public organizations in India.
We are seeking applications for a Research Associate who will assist with high-quality policy and research content writing. The position will be based at IIM Ahmedabad.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
● To conduct research and write original policy content – long form articles, policy briefs, reports, op-eds, and cases.
● To provide editorial support across all research and publishing activities at the centre. Collaborate with authors, writers, and subject matter experts to refine and improve content quality.
● To provide timely feedback on writing quality and provide proofreading and formatting support on CESGR’s knowledge outputs.
● To create and maintain systems and processes for editing policy and research writing activities.
● To add value to the CESGR’s knowledge outputs by organizing research writing and editing workshops.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
● Applicants must have at least a Master’s degree in management, public policy, social sciences, communications, journalism or relevant field with excellent English-language skills.
● Experienced candidates with 3-5 years policy content writing and editing experience for top print/online publications, peer reviewed journals, industry publications, or similar are preferred.
● Candidates must have a thorough understanding of policy content writing such as well-researched and data-driven long form articles, policy briefs, reports, op- eds, and cases.
● Candidates must have a thorough understanding of the publishing processes – especially, editing and production.
● Candidates must be proficient in industry standard software tools for writing, language editing, proofreading, grammar checking etc. Desirable familiarity with software tools for data visualization, plot preparation, and chart creation.
● Candidates must be a self-starter and possess self-discipline for timely and regular creation of policy content.
● Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
DURATION:
This is a full-time, on-campus position. The appointment will initially be for 12 months with a potential for extension based on performance, at the discretion of the supervisor. The Research Associate will be expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and may be required to travel within India.
REPORTING: The selected Research Associate will report to the Chairpersons of CESGR.
SALARY: Compensation will be commensurate with qualification and experience. APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 10, 2023.
MODE OF APPLICATION:
Interested candidates may CLICK HERE to submit their application. Applications sent on LinkedIn will not be entertained. Please ensure that you attach the following while applying:
1) A cover letter expressing interest in the position
2) a detailed CV (as a single consolidated PDF)
A relevant published writing sample (of at least 800-1000 words)
We will only contact candidates shortlisted for the interview. Emails asking for status updates will not be entertained.
