"Research Assistant"

Assam University, Silchar is recruiting for the position of Research Assistant on a temporary basis for the project titled: Citizenship, Identity and Belonging: A Study of the Legal and Social Implications of NRC and CAA on Hindu Refugees in Barak Valley.

Qualifications required: Post graduate in Social Sciences/Humanities discipline with a minimum 55% marks (relaxation as per GoI rule) with NET/NESET/Ph.D in the relevant subject. Computer skills in MS-Office, SPSS or other related data analysis software, and skills in documentation, communication, and interviewing are required. Desirable: Fieldwork experience in Barak Valley will be given preference.

Job Location: Silchar, Assam. Duration: 7 months (extendable to 14 months based on performance and project requirements). Salary: 37,000 per month.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their complete CV along with a passport size photograph and scanned copies of relevant documents to anupkumar.dey@aus.ac.in latest by 6th September, 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be invited via email for a personal interview. The selected candidate will handle data collection, community engagement, interviews, data analysis, and report writing under the supervision of the Project Director.

Organization Website: http://www.aus.ac.in/