Research Assistant

vvwusurat; Surat; On-site; INR 201,000 - 379,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanita Vishram Women's University invites applications for a Research Assistant in Surat to support a project on financial literacy through investment pattern analysis. The role focuses on data collection, literature review, and reporting under supervision, with duties spanning planning, data handling, and publication preparation.

Remuneration follows VVWU norms; duration from 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2027. Eligibility details and exact remuneration structure are provided by the University and

Qualifications

• Qualifications and Salary as per Vanita Vishram & VVWU norms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, designing and initiating specific research activities of the project and work under the supervision of Principal Investigator
• Engaged in the research and analysis by gathering and synthesizing information, conducting library research, delivering structured interviews, and participating in other projects as directed by the PI
• Data collection, management, entry and analysis
• Schedule, organize and report on the status of research activities
• Plan and modify research techniques, procedures, tests, equipment and software
• Draft, develop, and edit materials for publication and presentation
• Hours of Work RA work on an irregular schedule for not less than five 3.25 hours per shift. RA can work up to 19.5 hrs a week. Should the RA be unable to work five 3.25 hours per shift and pushes restrictions on their hours, due to personal reasons, class schedule, etc., they are required to put in writing, to their PI, requesting to work less than five 3.25 hours per shift. A record of these requests will be kept in the Office
• RA is held to the highest standard of conduct and is expected to model and adhere to the policies and procedures of the University applicable to their roles, as amended from time to time, as well as other reasonable standards of conduct in the workplace, in particular, the Code of Conduct policy
• When RA do not conduct themselves in accordance with the policies and procedures of the University or reasonable standards of conduct in the workplace, in particular the Code of Conduct policy, the RA may be subject to discipline
• An RA will only be disciplined for just and sufficient cause after the conclusion of an investigation of the allegations of misconduct or breach of policy is substantiated

Job description

Vanita Vishram Women's University, managed by Vanita Vishram, Surat was established on 01 st June 2021. It is established under the provisions of the Gujarat Private Universities Act, 2009, and listed under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956. It is managed by Vanita Vishram, Surat, a 119-year-old non-profit organization working relentlessly for women's empowerment through quality education, skill development, and job placement.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Subject

No. of Posts

Qualification

Management

1

Qualifications and Salary as per Vanita Vishram & VVWU norms.

Study On Financial Literacy Through the Analysis of Investment Pattern and Factors Affecting Investment Decision of Retail Investors in Surat City

Dr. Bosky A. Suratwala, Vanita Vishram Women's University

Duration:

1/02/2026 to 31/01/2027

Funding Agency:

Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat

Post

Qualification and Remuneration Structure

Research Assistant

Remuneration Structure

PG Students:

UG Students:

Responsibility, Terms and Conditions:

• Assist in planning, designing and initiating specific research activities of the project and work under the supervision of Principal Investigator
• Engaged in the research and analysis by gathering and synthesizing information, conducting library research, delivering structured interviews, and participating in other projects as directed by the PI
• Data collection, management, entry and analysis
• Schedule, organize and report on the status of research activities
• Plan and modify research techniques, procedures, tests, equipment and software
• Draft, develop, and edit materials for publication and presentation
• Hours of Work RAs work on an irregular schedule for not less than five 3.25 hours per shift. RA can work up to 19.5 hrs a week. Should the RA be unable to work five 3.25 hours per shift and pushes restrictions on their hours, due to personal reasons, class schedule, etc., they are required to put in writing, to their PI, requesting to work less than five 3.25 hours per shift. A record of these requests will be kept in the Office
• RA is held to the highest standard of conduct and is expected to model and adhere to the policies and procedures of the University applicable to their roles, as amended from time to time, as well as other reasonable standards of conduct in the workplace, in particular, the Code of Conduct policy
• When RA do not conduct themselves in accordance with the policies and procedures of the University or reasonable standards of conduct in the workplace, in particular the Code of Conduct policy, the RA may be subject to discipline
• An RA will only be disciplined for just and sufficient cause after the conclusion of an investigation of the allegations of misconduct or breach of policy is substantiated