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Data Senior/Research Associate - Strengthening Data Systems and Analytics
Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)New Delhi, India
2 weeks ago
Routes to impact
Direct high impact on an important cause
Skill-building & building career capital
Description
A two-year role at J-PAL South Asia embedded within REC Limited, focused on strengthening data systems and analytics capacity in India's electricity distribution sector.
- Build data infrastructure: Design and implement analytics use cases using smart metering data (e.g., load forecasting, AT&C loss tracking), and develop standardized code libraries (SQL/Python/R) and data pipelines for large administrative datasets
- Support capacity building: Collaborate with the training team to develop coding exercises, case studies, data quality protocols, and reporting frameworks for institutional use
- Engage stakeholders: Work directly with power distribution companies (DISCOMs) and technical service providers to translate operational needs into training and analytics priorities
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field required; 2–4 years of relevant experience; proficiency in SQL and Python/R/STATA; experience in the power sector is highly desired
Apply via the J-PAL South Asia jobs portal: jpalsouth.asia
Visa/Work Authorization: Candidates must have existing work authorization to work in India. Willingness to be based in New Delhi in an embedded government setting is required.
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