Applications are invited from Indian nationals for a purely project-based temporary position of Field Investigators for Thematic Studies being conducted by the Consortium of Central Universities in Himalayan States by Assam University sponsored by Department of Higher Education, Central University Division, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.
Assam University Bengali: অসম বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় is a teaching-cum-affiliating Central University in Silchar, Assam, India. The Governor of Assam is the Chief Rector, Gulzar is the Chancellor and the President of India is acting as the Visitor of the University. It has been accredited ‘B+’ grade by NAAC.
No. of Vacancies
09
Nature of Duties
The nature of duties comprise to collect field/village level information by working in remote villages and tough mountainous conditions of Dima Haso and Karbi Anglong districts of Assam. Therefore, only physically fit candidates are advised to apply. Preference will be given to the candidate having experience of fieldwork, survey, data collection and analysis.
Emoluments
The emoluments for each position is Rs. 15000/- per month (all-inclusive).
Age Limit
Age limit for the position is 35 years. Relaxation for SC/ST/Women/PH and OBC as per Govt. of India norms.
Positions Details
| Theme Title | No. of Positions | Qualifications |
| Theme 1: Enumeration and valuation of the economic impact of Female labour in the Hills | 1 | Master degree in Social Science or allied subjects |
| Theme 2: Agro-ecology in Himalayan states with special emphasis on marketing | 2 | Master degree in Ecology & Envtl. Sc./Forestry/Botany or allied subjects Or MBA in Agribusiness/ Marketing management |
| Theme 3: Development of eco-friendly and cost effective tourism in hills | 2 | Master degree in Ecology & Envtl. Sc./Social Science or allied subjects / MBA in Tourism or allied subjects |
| Theme 4: Opportunities of livelihood to check migration from hills | 2 | Master degree in Ecology & Envtl. Sc. and Social Sciences |
| Theme 5: Water conservation and harvesting strategies | 2 | Master degree in Ecology & Envtl. Sc./Geology and allied subjects |
How to Apply?
- Interested applicants can apply for the post through this link.
- Possessing minimum qualification will not entitle a candidate to be called for interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed separately about the date of interview that would be held either in virtual mode or in physical presence.
Application Deadline
Feb 10, 2021
Contact
Dr. Arun Jyoti Nath
Mobile: 7636023026
Email: aushimalayan@gmail.com
For more details, click the link below.
Field Investigator at Assam University
