"ICSSR Research Assistant"

Sri Sri Centre for Translation and Interpreting Studies is a research centre established on February 22, 2021, by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to promote translation and interpreting studies in India as per the guidelines of NEP 2020. This centre for excellence functions under Sri Sri University, a State Private University established by the Sri Sri University Act – 2009 by the Odisha State Legislative Assembly, founded by His Holiness Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

The Research Position is for ICSSR Research Assistant. The title of the project is: Documenting Rūpa Tārakasi: Oral History of the Silver Filigree Artisans from Cuttack, Odisha, the Silver City of India. It is sponsored by the Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR) under the special call for VisionViksitBharat@2047 (VVB@2047).

Essential Qualifications: Ph.D./ MPhil / Postgraduate in subject relevant to the research area of the Project or any Humanities/Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks. Desirable Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with working experience relevant to Rupā Tārakasi, knowledge about Odisha, especially Cuttack, good communication skills in Odia and English, and knowledge of SPSS/STATA and data archiving.

Project Duration: 7 months. Stipend: Rs.37,000/- p.m. Job Location: Cuttack, Odisha. Last date for the receipt of applications: 5th November 2024.

How to Apply: All applications along with CV are to be submitted by 5th November 2024 through the link for the application: https://forms.gle/MKVTjJpYPunCddHp8. Only short-listed candidates would be called for an interview. Please note that no TA/DA will be paid to attend the interview. Also, note that these posts are purely contractual and temporary.

Address for Communication: Dr. Rindon Kundu, Principal Investigator, ICSSR (VVB@2047), Director, Sri Sri Centre for Translation and Interpreting Studies, Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Odisha.