Last date:
- Last date to apply
- 6 Sept 2026
- Published on
- 19 Aug 2026
- Total posts
- 3
- Employment type
- Contract
- Job nature
- Contract
- Shift
- Morning
- Category
- Research & Analysis
- Region
- Punjab
Location
- Punjab
About this vacancy
Research Associate Economics to conduct research on political economy, review secondary data and support policy and program research for The Urban Unit. The Urban Unit has advertised 3 posts of Research Associate Economics in Punjab. Place of posting: Punjab.
- Post
- Research Associate Economics
- Department
- The Urban Unit
- Total posts
- 3
- Employment type
- Contract
- Job nature
- Contract
- Category
- Research & Analysis
- Region
- Punjab
- Last date to apply
- 6 Sept 2026
Duties and responsibilities
- Conduct research on political economy and identify key products for each region based on data and evidence
- Assist in identifying and developing frameworks for analyzing existing policies and reforms
- Assist in coordinating with and engaging other government departments to gather information
- Assist in mapping potential areas for economic interventions and propose projects
- Review secondary data and conduct analysis to support policy and program research and propose recommendations
- Any other task assigned by the task lead, supervisor or competent authority
Eligibility criteria
- Bachelors (16 Years)|MS/MPhil (18 Years) - BS Economics, MSc Economics, in Economics, recognised by HEC
- Minimum 16 years of education in Economics from an HEC recognized institution
- Minimum 0 to 1 years of relevant experience in research and planning
- Excellent communication, report-writing and presentation abilities
Experience required
- No prior experience is required for this post.
- Minimum 0 to 1 years of relevant experience in research and planning
Age limit
- Male: 18 – 35 years
- Female: 18 – 35 years
- Transgender: 18 – 35 years
Age is normally counted as at the closing date given in the official advertisement. Any relaxation shown above applies only where the advertisement allows it - it is never automatic.
Selection process and test pattern
- Interview
- Paper type: Mcqs
Required documents
- Domicile
How to apply
- Register on Punjab Job Portal
- Apply Online
- Submit Application