Applications are invited for the following position in the SWISSAID, Swiss Foundation for Development Cooperation, Bern, Switzerland supported project at the Narendrapur Campus of RKMVERI.
Project Title: Assessment of Integrated Agroecological Interventions towards Improved Food Security, Nutrition, and Sustainable Livelihoods in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal India
Principal Investigator: Dr. Sukamal Sarkar
| Position | Essential Qualifications | Number of the position | Remuneration (INR/month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Associate |
Essential: Post-Graduate in Social Science/ Geography/ Agriculture and Rural Development/ Agricultural Extension/ Agricultural Economics/ Agronomy disciplines with a minimum of 60% marks Desirable: Understanding of rural development; experience of community mobilisation, Tool for Agroecology Performance Evaluation, Food Insecurity Experience Scale and Minimum Dietary Diversity for Women |
1 | 27000.00 |
| Research Assistant cum Data Entry Operator |
Essential: Post-Graduate in Social Science/ Agriculture and Rural Development/ Agricultural Extension/ Agricultural Economics/ Environmental Science/ Food and Nutrition/ Agronomy disciplines with a minimum of 60% marks Desirable: Understanding of rural development; computer application and data analysis, agro-ecological study and dietary diversity |
1 | 18000.00 |
Responsibility of the Research Associate: Extensive Fieldwork and Survey, Tool development, field QA, coordination, data analysis, project monitoring, report writing
Responsibility of the Research Assistant cum Data Entry Operator: Extensive Fieldwork and Survey, data collection and preparation, data analysis
Duration: Up to December 2026 or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier, in consultation with the funding agency and university administration.
How to Apply
Interested candidates may email their application in the following application format addressed to the Dean, IRDM Faculty Centre, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI), Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Narendrapur (Kolkata) 700103, along with their updated resume, scanned copies of the educational certificates, and related credentials to “”. Please mention (in your email subject) the post and project title for which you applied.
Only the shortlisted candidates will be called for an offline personal interview at the Narendrapur Campus of RKMVERI. The candidates must produce hard copies of their resumes, along with the original certificates and credentials during the personal interview.
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Last Date of Application: 17 November 2025
Date of Interview: To be announced.
General Information
- The appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation on the termination of the project.
- The appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency and the implementing agency.
- The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from recognised Universities / Institutions / Boards, etc.
- The prescribed educational qualifications are the bare minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle the candidates to be called for the interview.
- The shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview date and time by email/phone call. The name of selected candidate will be posted on the website.
- No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the interview.
- No interim enquiries/correspondence/communication will be entertained regarding the selection procedure.