SANEM is one of the leading think-tanks in South Asia, initiated to build a network of economists and policymakers. Established in 2007, SANEM aims to promote the production, exchange, and dissemination of basic research knowledge with a special focus on economic modeling in the areas of international trade and regional integration, poverty, inequality and growth, labour market, environment, and climate change, political economy and governance, human capital development, sustainable development goals, and financial economics. SANEM contributes to governments’ policy-making by providing research support both in individual and organizational capacities. Since its inception, SANEM has maintained strong research collaboration with global, regional, and local think-tanks, research and development organizations, universities and individual researchers. SANEM promotes young researchers from Economics, Business, and Social Sciences to undertake independent research works on contemporary issues through its Annual Economists Conference and regular internship program for fresh university graduates. Also, it arranges regular training and workshops through its capacity building programs on economic modeling and contemporary economic issues for participants of South Asia.

SANEM is looking for dynamic and enthusiastic young economic minds with strong motivation in academic research for the position of Research Associate.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Honour’s and Master’s degrees (or appeared in Master’s exams and waiting for result) in Economics or related disciplines with a good CGPA
• Strong background in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, and International Trade
• Strong command over reading, speaking, and writing in English
• Quantitative and analytical skills
• Ability to handle datasets and basic knowledge about using statistical software STATA and MS Office applications

Salary and Other Benefits:

Gross Salary: Attractive and negotiable

Other Benefits: Provident fund, project benefits, festival bonus, publication opportunities, and incentives

SANEM offers an immaculate working environment that promotes learning and knowledge sharing. SANEM is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates are requested to send a cover letter and a CV by November 25, 2023 to career.sanem@gmail.com

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to appear for an exam and interview.

Note: Applicant, appeared for MSS exam, if selected, will be offered a position of Research Assistant. However, s/he will be promoted to Research Associate as soon as the MSS result is published.

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