Research Associate

The candidate is expected to support policy research, advocacy, communication and capacity building around the programme. The job will entail research and writing for policy papers; communicating through articles in CSE s magazine Down To Earth; and interacting with stakeholders such as policy makers, regulators, media, industry, civil society organizations, and communities in rural areas. The candidate should be open to travel within and outside India.

The candidate should have strong research and analytical skills along with a flair for writing both technical reports and articles. Willingness to crunch numbers and unpackage complex science, developing issues and concepts promptly is a must. The candidate should be hard working, self-motivated and disciplined.

The candidate should have three to four years of relevant work experience. Experience in the non-profit sector is not a prerequisite. Candidates with masters in environmental science / sustainable development / conservation biology / ecological sciences / international law / home science/ nutrition / food technology/ food systems / indigenous foods / rural development/ agriculture; and related subjects may apply.

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