Policy Research Associate – Synergia Foundation

The Synergia Foundation is a non-partisan think tank whose purpose is to augment decision making at a policy level while enriching individual discourse and public dialogue. The foundation is independent and unaffiliated. In order to maintain objectivity, Synergia refrains from advocacy and does not take political positions. We value integrity above all else and are known for our relentless pursuit of facts, evidence and the truth.

Job Description

The role is for a full-time research associate who will work with the research team and write and edit up to 3 short articles a day. As a Research Associate, you will be involved in the following.

• Researching and writing articles and providing in-depth analysis and assessments of global events in an evidence-based, non-partisan manner
• Editing curated content
• Organizing research round tables on specific subjects that will provide a policy framework to key decision-makers in government and industry
• Creating content for social media

Requirements

An ideal candidate would have an educational background in Communications, Media Studies, Journalism, Political Science, Public Policy, Economics or English, with a working knowledge of current social media trends. Data visualization and photography skills would be a plus, though not mandatory. Candidates with an interest in international relations, geopolitics, and current events will be preferred.

Skills

• Research and Analytics
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Lateral thinking ability
• The ability to deep-dive into issues and build analytical models
• The ability to be a team player

Application Process:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• 2 writing samples (650-800 words)

Please send the above material to sambratha@synergiagroup.in. You can contact us at the following phone number +91 80 4197 1000. Thank you for your interest in working with the Synergia Foundation.