Data Senior/Research Associate - Strengthening Data Systems and Analytics

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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

Skill-building & building career capital

Direct high impact on an important cause

Description

A two-year role at J-PAL South Asia embedded within REC Limited, focused on strengthening data systems and analytics for India's electricity distribution sector under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).

Build and manage data pipelines, analytics workflows, and code libraries (SQL/Python/R) using high-frequency smart metering data for operational and policy decision-making
Support training content development, workshop delivery, and capacity building for power distribution companies (DISCOMs) and government stakeholders
Engage with power sector partners to translate operational data needs into analytics and training priorities
Requires 2–4 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred

Visa/Work Authorization: Candidates must have existing work authorization to work in India — no sponsorship is indicated. The role is based in New Delhi in an embedded government setting.

Apply via the J-PAL South Asia jobs portal: jpalsouth.asia. For queries, contact [email protected].

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