Applications are invited for the Research Assistant position in the project funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Government of Australia at the Narendrapur Campus of RKMVERI
Applications are invited for the following position in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Government of Australia supported project at the Narendrapur Campus of RKMVERI
Project Title: “Identification and strengthening of sustainable and equitable agrifood-value chains and market integration of small scales farms of Indian Sundarbans” under Australian Alumni Grant Scheme 2024 (AAGS 2024)
| Position | Essential Qualifications | Number of the position | Remuneration (INR/month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant |
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, agrifood-value chains and market integration analysis and extensive field travelling |
1 | 10000/- |
Responsibility of the Research Assistant:
Fieldwork, data collection and 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: 10th July 2024.
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.