Research Associate in Public Finance and Financial Economics, IIT Roorkee (Gates Foundation Project)
Job Description
IIT Roorkee is hiring a Research Associate in public finance research for a Gates Foundation project on “Research on Public Finance, Revenue Mobilization and Economic Growth”. The PI is Dr Manish Kumar Singh in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences.
At a glance
- Post: Research Associate, one post
- Where: Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Roorkee
- Principal Investigator: Dr Manish Kumar Singh
- Pay: ₹30,000 to ₹75,000 a month + HRA, based on qualifications and experience
- Duration: 12 months, extendable up to 12 months; expected joining 1 December 2026
- Apply by: 10 October 2026, 5:00 pm (by email)
The project number is BMC-3102-HSD/26-27 and the sponsor is the Gates Foundation. The same department has also advertised several Project Associate posts in public finance with the same closing date.
About the Research Associate post in public finance research
- Research in financial economics, investment research, financial markets and household finance
- Collect, clean and analyse financial and economic datasets
- Build financial and econometric models and run statistical analysis
- Use Python and R for analysis, modelling, automation and charts
- Write research reports, tables, charts and papers; the work may cover equity markets, securities, portfolios and macro indicators
Why this role matters
How governments raise revenue shapes schools, health and roads. This post suits a finance analyst who wants to move into policy research, with a large foundation grant behind it and a pay band that rewards experience.
Eligibility
- Qualification box: M.Tech, M.Arch, a 2-year MBA, or a PhD in Science or Arts
- Job description: a Master’s (M.Sc. or M.A.) in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Econometrics or a close field from a leading institution
- Mandatory: at least 18 months of relevant experience, such as investment, equity, financial or quantitative research analyst
- Mandatory: strong hands-on Python and R
- Preferred: FMVA and/or NISM certification; LaTeX skills are highly desirable
The two parts of the ad describe the qualification in different ways, so check both before you apply. Preference is given to women and SC/ST candidates when qualifications and experience are equal. No TA/DA is paid for the interview. The ad is open to Indian nationals only.
Pay and duration
- ₹30,000 to ₹75,000 a month plus HRA, set by qualifications and experience
- 12 months, extendable by up to 12 months
- Expected date of joining: 1 December 2026
How to apply
Email your application to the PI’s office. Send a plain-paper application with a detailed CV, your experience, and self-attested copies of degrees and experience certificates. The PI’s email address is printed on the official advertisement (PDF). Bring the originals if you are called for interview. The ad is also listed on the IIT Roorkee project jobs page.
Key dates
- Advertised: 24 September 2026
- Last date for applications: 10 October 2026, 5:00 pm
- Interview details: sent to shortlisted candidates after screening
Please read the official IIT Roorkee advertisement (24 September 2026) before applying, and browse more Research Associate jobs on ResearchJobs.in.
Hiring institution: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Official advertisement: iitr.ac.in
How to prepare for this application
- Lead with your analyst experience: the 18 months are mandatory. Give dates, employer and what you analysed.
- Bring a code sample: a short Python or R notebook that cleans a dataset and runs a regression.
- Revise econometrics: panel data, fixed effects, time series and how to read a tax-to-GDP trend.
- Read on Indian public finance: GST, state own-tax revenue and the Finance Commission's role.
- Write clearly: the post expects reports and papers, and LaTeX helps. Browse more Research Associate jobs.
About IIT Roorkee
IIT Roorkee traces its roots to 1847 and became an Indian Institute of Technology in 2001. Its campus is in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. Project staff are hired through its Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy office for funded projects run by its faculty.
