Research Fellow - CBER

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Last date to apply: Sunday 08 Nov, 2026 The incumbent will support the faculty of the School of Economics and Social Sciences (SESS) with research, publications, and grant work at the Centre for Business and Economic Research (CBER). This includes preparing research proposals, reports, and policy briefs on socio-economic issues relevant to Pakistan and the region. The incumbent will also coordinate the Centres publications, training programs, seminars, and conferences, and keep its research resources and records in order. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist SESS faculty in preparing research proposals, reports, policy briefs, and book chapters on a variety of socio-economic topics relevant to Pakistan and the broader region. • Manage databases and other research-related resources. • Coordinate with Marketing, Finance, and other departments for the Centres publications, including books, policy briefs, conference and seminar reports, and proceedings. • Coordinate the organization of training sessions, seminars, and conferences. • Contribute to writing the Centres quarterly newsletter. • Write and submit conference grant proposals. • Write grant proposals and assist in managing project-related tasks. • Keep a record of all publications and proposal submissions of the Centre. • Assist faculty in developing and implementing training modules. • Any other task assigned by the immediate supervisor as per need. QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE: • The incumbent must have a Masters degree (MA Economics, MS Economics, or a related field) from an HEC-recognized university/institute. A PhD will be preferred. • 6-8 years of overall professional experience, including a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES: • Strong research and academic writing skills, especially for proposals, reports, and policy briefs. • Understanding of socio-economic and policy issues relevant to Pakistan and the region. • Familiarity with research databases and statistical or econometric software such as Stata, R, or EViews. • Adequate experience in working with teams on research projects. • Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, including proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., Stata, SPSS, R, NVivo). • Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to present complex research findings to both academic and non-academic audiences. • Have strong values of honesty, integrity and mutual respect. • Demonstrated expertise in writing newsletter/conference reports/policy briefs. Apply