Careers at DPIC

    DPIC works at the intersection of data science, applied AI, and public policy partnering with the Government of Odisha to advance data-driven governance. We are looking for people with rigour and a genuine interest in public systems who want their work to have direct policy impact.

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    Mid-Career

    Data Engineer

    Build population-scale data pipelines and applied AI infrastructure across government projects at DPIC India. A technical role requiring strong Python and SQL skills, cloud experience, and the ability to engage senior government stakeholders.

    Bhubaneswar, Odisha • Full-time

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    Summer Internship 2026

    Data Governance & Policy Intern

    We are hiring summer interns to work on real AI and data science projects using population-scale government datasets. Collaborate with DPIC’s data science team, government departments, and University of Chicago researchers to turn administrative data into policy insights. 

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    Summer Internship 2026

    Data Science & Applied AI Intern

    We are hiring summer interns to work on real AI and data science projects using population-scale government datasets. Collaborate with DPIC’s data science team, government departments, and University of Chicago researchers to turn administrative data into policy insights.

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    Senior Role

    Strategic Communications Officer

    Lead DPIC's institutional communications strategy translating complex data science and AI research into compelling narratives for policymakers, funders, and the public. Includes grant writing, digital communications, and external engagement.

    Remote • Full-time • Deadline: 12 March 2026

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    Why Join DPIC

    Public
    Impact

    Drive meaningful change in governance systems that affect millions of lives through data-driven public impact and practical smart governance solutions.

    Research Excellence

    Work alongside leading researchers and contribute to cutting-edge studies in data science and applied AI, governance, and evidence-based policymaking in India.

    Collaborative Ecosystem

    Join a diverse team of policy experts, data scientists, and researchers in an interdisciplinary academia government data partnership — building End-to-end government data pipeline.

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