Research Assistant and Field Investigator positions

Bits Pilani; India; On-site; INR 152,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

BITS Pilani Goa Campus invites applications for contractual posts of Research Assistant and Field Investigator under an ICSSR Western Region project on traditional irrigation systems and tribal livelihoods in Goa.

Qualifications include a Master’s in Social Sciences and Agricultural Science with 55% marks; Konkani fluency is prioritized; prior fieldwork and report writing experience are preferred. The position offers Rs 15,000 per month consolidated with joining around May 2025.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences and Agricultural Science with 55% marks.
• Fluency in Konkani language will be given priority; prior fieldwork experience and ability to write scientific reports are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to data collection and field surveys for the ICSSR project.
• Assist in analysis and preparation of scientific reports.
• Support dissemination of findings and coordination with the Goa campus team.

Skills

Research experience

Scientific writing

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative data analysis

Fieldwork

Education

Master’s degree in Social Sciences

Agricultural Science

55% marks

Job description

Research Assistant and Field Investigator positions

Advertisement for Research Assistant and Field Investigator positions

Department of Humanities and Social Sciences BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus

Applications are invited for the following contractual position under ICSSR Western Region funded research project titled- ‘Managing Traditional Irrigation Systems for improving livelihood security of tribal communities in Goa’.

• Name of the post: Research Assistant (one position)
• Essential educational qualification: Master’s degree in any Social Sciences (Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, Economics, Public Administration) and Agricultural Science with 55% marks
• Desirable qualification: Research experience including proficiency in scientific writing and quantitative and qualitative data analysis and fieldwork.
• Emoluments: Rs 15,000 per month (consolidated)
• Fluency in Konkani language will be given priority.
• Prior experience of fieldwork and writing scientific report

Note: Mere fulfillment of minimum educational criteria does not entitle an applicant to be called for the interview. The Institute reserves the right to call only the requisite number of candidates based on qualification and suitability.

The selected candidate will be expected to join preferably in May 2025.