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Centre for the Studies in Science Policy,
School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University

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Applications are invited from the interested candidates for purely temporary posts of Research Associate, Research Assistant and Field Investigator, for a Short-term Empirical Research Project entitled “Role of Atal Innovation Mission in Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in India: A Case Study of Select Atal Tinkering Labs in  Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana” funded by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).

1.

Research Associate

One
 

Consolidated Salary

40,000/- @month

Tenure of the Assignment

Three months

Essential Qualification

Post Graduate in any Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks and NET/SLET/M.PHIL/PH.D

Desirable Qualification

Proficiency in written English and spoken Hindi, Prior experience of field research, Editing and report writing, Proof of list of publication,

Job Description

The selected candidate is expected to manage the research tasks of the project; Prepare the plan for the collection of data from the selected study areas in  Delhi, Haryana, UP and Rajasthan; data compilation and  report writing. Requires travelling and staying if required.

2.

Research Assistant

One

Consolidated Salary

32,000/- @month

Tenure of the Assignment

Three months

Essential Qualification

M.A/M.PHIL/Ph.D in any Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks.

Desirable Qualification

Proficiency in written English and spoken Hindi, Prior experience of field research project, Primary data collection, Knowledge of SPSS.

Job Description

Selected candidates are expected to manage the field task of the project, assist in field work and data collection  from different states; Requires travelling  and staying , if required.

3.

Field Investigator

Three
 

Consolidated Salary

30,000/- @month

Tenure of the Assignment

Two Months (may  be extended for one month(maximum) if required)

Essential Qualification

Post graduate in any Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks

Desirable Qualification

Candidates with prior experience working in research projects related field work, command over Hindi & English language, and knowledge of Microsoft office. Willingness to travel for fieldwork in  the selected  states.

Job Description

Selected candidates are expected to manage the field work of the project & data collection  from the study areas. Working with Research Associate & Research Assistant of the project towards identification of respondents and collection of primary data from the field. Selected candidates would have to visit study areas  and  if requires  to stay there for field survey during the span of their appointment period.

The selected candidates would be  subjected to the evaluation and satisfaction of Project investigators and Co-project Investigators. Interested candidates may apply for the position by sending their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating name, date of birth/ age, essential/technical/ professional qualification, experience, research work and list of published books/ articles through email i.e. mgicssr@gmail.com(with subject headline “ Application for the post  of Research Associate/ Research Assistant/ Field Investigator”) to  Prof. Modho Govind, Project Investigator, Centre for  Studies in Science Policy, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067 by 29th October 2023. 

 In the first stage, applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of their qualifications (essential and desirable) and work experience. The short-listed candidates will be called for an interview (hybrid mode) and they will be informed through email.

*No TA or DA will be paid to the shortlisted candidates for attending the interview.

(Prof.Modho Govind)
Project Director
 Centre for  Studies in Science Policy
School of Social Sciences,
Jawaharlal Nehru University,New Delhi

Current Recruitment
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