Based at the International School of Economics at Tbilisi State University (ISET), the ISET Policy Institute (ISET-PI) is one of the first university-based think tanks in the South Caucasus. ISET-PI complements the educational mission of ISET by delivering training, conducting research and analysis, expressing views on policy, and providing a professional platform for policy discussions and debates.
ISET-PI is seeking for a researcher, preferably MA student in the last year of his/her studies or a recent graduate.
Title: Researcher
Application Deadline: September 27, 2019
Probation: 3 months
The main responsibilities and tasks of the researcher include:
• Working with senior researchers and other team members to produce publications (e.g., academic articles, policy briefs, blog posts, news items, etc.)
• Helping organize events, conferences
• Conducting literature reviews
• Conducting statistical analysis
Qualifications and skills:
• MA degree in economics or business administration.
• Ability to conduct both qualitative and quantitative research
• Excellent command of English and Georgian languages (both speaking and writing)
• Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills
• Experience using basic computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Experience using Stata would be considered an advantage.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the position to the following email address vacancy@iset.ge. Please indicate “Researcher” in the subject line of your email. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
The deadline to apply is September 27, 2019.
