Post-doctoral Fellow or Associate Economist - New Delhi, India - CIMMYT

CIMMYT

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New Delhi, India

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Deepika Kaur

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Description

BISA-CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented researcher for the position of PDF or Associate Economist to join the Climate Action team of BISA-CIMMYT in New Delhi.

The position will lead climate risk analysis in agriculture from a socio-economic (including gender) perspective and support the development of the Climate Adaptation Atlas for South Asia.

The position will be based in New Delhi, India.

Specific duties:

Deploy analytical models for evaluating gendered impacts of climate and adaptation options to mitigate the effects using a variety of analytical approaches.
Provide insights on climate hazard, exposure, and risk characterization from gender lenses and identify and understand barriers to women's adoption of climatesmart/resilient technologies in South Asia.
Engage with BISA-CIMMYT staff and partners to understand sociocultural and gender aspects of climate adaptation, including the related collection and analysis of sexdisaggregated data from secondary sources.
Publish research findings in international peerreviewed journals and contribute to the dissemination of results to stakeholders via workshops and webinars.
Contribute to the mobilization of resources to strengthen gender and social inclusion in climate adaptation.

Required qualifications, skills, and attitudes:

degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., economics, development economics, rural development, agribusiness, agricultural economics, social science, and related fields) with more than one year of experience.

Strong interest in applied research in the context of climate adaptation projects, including extensive engagement within multidisciplinary project teams.
Experience in climate adaptation research in developing countries, including the use of mixed research methods (quantitative and qualitative). Expertise in spatial econometric approaches is desirable.
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment as a member of a diverse work team.
Desirable: Experience in agriculture risk management analysis and adaptation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

This position will remain open until filled.
**CIMMYT is an equal-opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.