Applications are invited for the Research Fellow position in an International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) funded research project at the Narendrapur Campus of RKMVERI – 26 June 2024

Applications are invited for the following position in an International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) funded research project at the Narendrapur Campus of RKMVERI

Project Title: “Using multi stakeholder fuzzy cognitive mapping (FCM) to inform the implementation HER+ West Bengal Livestock Learning Lab”

Position Essential Qualifications Number of the position Remuneration (INR/month)

Research Fellow

Essential: Post-Graduate in Social Science/Geography/Agriculture and Rural Development/ Agricultural Extension/Agricultural Economics or related disciplines with a minimum of 60% marks

Desirable: Understanding of rural development; experience in using fuzzy cognitive mapping in field conditions

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30000/-

Responsibility of the Research Fellow:

Fieldwork, cognitive map development, data preparation, data analysis, project monitoring, report writing

Duration:

SIX months 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 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.

Last Date of Application: 7 July, 2024 (Sunday)

Date of Interview: 9 July, 2024 (Tuesday), 11.30 am onwards

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.