Research Economist/Lecturer Education-PIDE, Islamabad

By Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiative, Islamabad Qualification:

M Phil / MS degree (18 years’ education) in Economics, or relevant field from a national HEC-recognised. University / ABD status from an HEC recognised foreign university.
specialization in education

Experience:

No experience is required

Roles & Responsibilities:

Provide rigorous research and policy leadership in areas related to human capital development, education systems, and labour markets.
Designing and implementing high-quality empirical research, producing policy-relevant outputs, and contributing to evidence-based policy dialogue at the national and international levels.
Support institutional research objectives, mentor junior researchers and students, and actively engage with government, donors, and academic stakeholders and alignment with global research standards, methodological rigor, and a strong commitment to translating research into actionable policy insights.
Conduct high quality research on various dimensions of health including health financing architecture (revenue collection, pooling, purchasing, provider payment mechanisms), assess equity, efficiency, and financial protection using available data (e.g., household surveys, NHA, claims data), health insurance and social protection, etc.
Conduct high-quality research in respective specialization areas and contribute to theoretical and applied economics.
Publish in HEC-recognized, high-impact journals and participate in national and international academic forums.
Secure research grants and funding from national and international agencies. Engage in multidisciplinary research collaborations with domestic and international institutions.
Provide expert advice to policymakers, government agencies, and development organizations in relevant ﬁelds. Ensure compliance with HEC policies, academic standards, and accreditation requirements.