National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER)Hiring for IEPF Chair Professor at New Delhi, Delhi Full Time

NCAER, the National Council of Applied Economic Research, is India’s oldest and largest national, non-profit, independent economic research institute. NCAER undertakes grant-funded research and commissioned studies for Central and State governments and industry.

Only nine years younger than the nation, NCAER has over its 65 years of existence contributed much to the country through its high-quality, relevant economic research that has policy impact. It is among the few think tanks globally that have strong field data collection capabilities for national surveys. Its research covers almost the entire horizon of policy-focused applied research in economics, from macroeconomics to poverty and consumer behaviour. The availability of research opportunities in multiple areas under one roof is distinctive at NCAER, and makes for more insightful and robust research that is not limited to one or more silos and is often economy-wide.

With funding from the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), NCAER has set-up a research programme with a special focus on the financial sector and investor climate, education and protection, and invites applications for the position of a Professor in this area. The selected faculty member will lead and undertake research on the behaviour of Indian investors, their education on financial and investment products, on policies to protect investors, and on the effectiveness of investor education and protection programmes in India.

Job responsibilities

Conducting research on investor education and protection and the regulatory issues to meet NCAER’s institutional commitments with the IEPFA.

To foster collaboration among economists, policy makers, and regulators dealing with investors and investor education.

To conduct seminars and conferences on issues concerning investors and policies related to investor education and protection

Delivering agreed research outputs to IEPFA on a timely basis consistent with NCAER’s quality norms, publishing in peer reviewed journals, and preparing accessible policy briefs for policymakers.

Guiding and mentoring NCAER research staff and working with NCAER management to enhance the quality, relevance and impact of NCAER’s work

Carrying out any other institutional tasks expected of senior faculty member as requested by the NCAER Director General

Qualifications, demonstrated experience and skills

PhD in economics and/or advanced professional degrees in law, finance, or business management.

Multidisciplinary background in finance, economics, law, regulation, and governance as a credible, respected, senior practitioner, policymaker, or academic with at least 20 years of experience; deep knowledge of the financial sector preferable.

Successful demonstrated experience of programme design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and superlative problem solving, analytical and presentation skills.

Ability to write quickly and communicate in English with precision, power, and persuasion.

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work flexibly with large teams and multiple stakeholders, and deeply held core ethical values.

Strong time management, multi-tasking and organisational skills with a keen eye for detail without missing the larger picture and the ability to keep up with tight project schedules and deliverables.

Compensation

A salary that is commensurate with NCAER’s MoU with IEPFA and the experience of the right candidate.

Appointment term

The renewable appointment is for a period of three years. Interested applicants should send a detailed CV, with a covering letter highlighting their areas of primary interest and past work, three references, copies/links to published/working papers or policy documents to hr@ncaer.org latest by January 21, 2022 with the subject line “IEPF Chair Professor”.

Human Resources

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