"Field Investigator"

Hiring Organization: Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (Deemed to be University), Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Organization Profile: Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science (Deemed to be University) is a leading prestigious and recognized institution in India, located at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Commenced in 1985, it offers a wide spectrum of Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Research & Doctoral Programs in diverse fields of Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Management, Law, Fashion Design, Aviation, Applied Sciences, Allied Sciences, and Arts and Sciences. HITS is recognized as Deemed to be University by UGC in 2008 and received Category-II status from MHRD which empowers HITS with Academic Autonomy.

Research Position: Field Investigator

Title of the project: Integration of Digital Technologies for Transforming Rural Occupational and Livelihood Diversification Strategies in South India

Sponsoring/Funding Agency: Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi.

Essential Qualifications: Postgraduate degree in Economics or any Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks.

Desirable Qualifications: Experience in field surveys, data collection, and community engagement. Ability to conduct interviews, focus group discussions, and surveys in rural settings. Experience in using data collection tools (KoboToolbox). Fluency in local language(s).

Project Duration: 2 Months

Stipend: Rs. 20,000 per month

Job Location: Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

Last date for the receipt of applications: 05th March 2025.

Apply Mode: Online

Organization Website: https://hindustanuniv.ac.in/

How to Apply: Candidates who are all interested in field investigator position may send their resume along with all necessary certificates scanned copies to the email address: maneeshp@hindustanuniv.ac.in within 05th March 2025.

Address for Communication: Dr. Maneesh P, Principle Investigator, School of Liberal and Creative Arts, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.