Field Investigators, Research Assistant, And Research Associate Vacancy At National Law University Of Meghalaya [Apply Now]

National Law University of Meghalaya invites application for the post of Field Investigators, Research Assistant, and Research Associate as a full-time fieldwork and deskwork as part of an ICSSR-Funded Research Project titled “Inclusive Education for Divyangjan in Odisha and Assam: Strategies for Equitable Learning and Empowerment"- under the special call for Vision Viksit Bharat@2047 (VVB@2047); Joint Project of National Law University Meghalaya and National Law University Odisha.

Name of the Post: Field Investigators, Research Assistant, and Research Associate

No. of Post:

Field Investigators: 06 (Six) (Three for Assam and Three for Odisha)

Research Assistant: 02 (Two) (One for Assam and One for Odisha)

Research Associate: 01 (One)

Essential Qualification and Experience

Field Investigators

• Post Grad in any social science field with 55% aggregate.

• Proficiency (Reading/Writing/Speaking/Translation) in both Assam/ Odia and English languages.

• Must be willing to travel for fieldwork, including in rural/interior areas.

• Strong command over Microsoft Office applications, including Forms and Excel.

• Comfortable in using electronic devices, particularly iPads, for data collection.

• Excellent communication and translation skills.

• Commitment to a one-month duration with the potential for extension based on performance.

Research Assistant

• A postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Education, Law, or related fields with at least 55% marks.

• Candidates with an M.Phil. or Ph.D. in progress will be given preference.

• Experience in academic research, especially in fieldwork and data collection, is desirable.

• Familiarity with survey tools and data handling techniques is preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace applications.

• Basic understanding of data analysis software such as SPSS or Excel for descriptive analysis.

• Effective communication skills for interacting with diverse stakeholders.

Research Associate

• A postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Education, Law, or any related discipline with atleast 55% marks.

• NET/M.Phil. /Ph.D. preferred or equivalent experience in research methodology and data analysis.

• At least 2 years of experience in academic research, data collection, and analysis.

• Proven ability to work with primary and secondary datasets, including qualitative and quantitative data.

• Proficiency in data analysis software such as SPSS, STATA, or R.

• Strong analytical and writing skills with demonstrated capability in drafting research reports.

• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google Workspace tools.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a multicultural setting.

How to apply?

• To apply online, click here

• Soft copies of the filled-up application forms, necessary documents also be sent by email to rkmc@nlumeg.ac.in

• The last date to submit the online application is 20.12.2024

To Access Official Notification, click here