careers

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (Digital Competition Law and Policy)

We're looking for passionate individuals with a law degree, with an interest in competition law, digital markets, or policy, and ready to dive into legal and policy analysis. If you have experience in related research areas and are eager to contribute, we want to hear from you! View detailed Job Description HERE.

 

Internship - Economics

We're looking for passionate individuals interested in technology policy, eager to contribute to research in AI, digital market competition, data protection, and more. If you're pursuing or have completed a degree in Economics, Statistics, Tech, or Business, and possess strong analytical and communication skills, this opportunity is for you. View detailed job description HERE.

 

Editorial and Digital Content Manager

We are seeking a talented Editorial and Digital Content Manager to oversee the creation and execution of digital content. The role involves generating and publishing content across various formats, ensuring it aligns with the organization's mission. Responsibilities include developing website content, managing social media, and creating event-related communications. View a detailed Job Description HERE.

 

Junior Fellow - Economics

Join our dynamic team at the Esya Centre as a full-time Junior Fellow! We are seeking a passionate individual eager to dive deep into the confluence of technology, economics, and public policy. As a Junior Fellow, you will play an integral role in our research projects and policy analyses, shaping public discourse on critical issues. Collaborating closely with seasoned members of our Centre, you will help craft evidence-based policy recommendations across our key research themes, including competition, emerging tech and digital markets, internet governance, and IPR & innovation. If you're ready to contribute to high-impact work at the forefront of policy and technology, we welcome your application to become a part of our forward-thinking team. View detailed Job Description HERE.

 

Empanelled Copyeditors

We are seeking skilled and detail-oriented Empanelled Copyeditors with familiarity in the field of Technology Law and Policy. As an Empanelled Copyeditor you will play a vital role in refining and enhancing scholarly materials related to technology law, regulations, policy frameworks, and their societal implications published by the Centre. This is a non-staff position, and the workload will be shared amongst other Empanelled Copyeditors, varying on the basis of document/ project requirements for which compensation at predetermined rates shall be provided, e.g. per word. The successful candidates will work remotely and should be available for timely communication and collaboration online. View a detailed Job Description HERE.

 

internship - Research

Students in the advanced stages of their relevant study programmes in disciplines such as law, economics, international relations, sociology, political science, public policy/administration, among others, are invited to apply for an internship with Esya. Interns will be expected to contribute towards Esya’s ongoing research pillars. This spans discursive opportunities for desk research and writing on pertinent issues/debates which intersect across future technology ecosystems. For details on how to apply, refer to the internship job description document here.

 

General Applications

We are always on the look-out for bright professionals who want to work at the forefront of multi-disciplinary research. The individuals we work with are dynamic and have an intrinsic curiosity for learning as well as a passion for delivering quality outputs. We hire on an on-going basis, as well as through campus placements with select colleges and universities.

To apply to work with us, please submit your CV and statement of intent to contact@esyacentre.org

We prefer candidates with:

  • Graduate, postgraduate and advanced degrees in economics, law and information technology.

  • Interest in emergent technology trends.

  • Demonstrable research and writing skills.

  • Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and meet deadlines.

  • Fluency in English as well as local languages.