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Applications are invited from interested candidates for the positions of Research Associate (01), Research Assistant (01) and Field Investigator (01) in a time-bound research project sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) under the “Punyashloka Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Special Call for Women-Led Research on Women-Led Development.” The positions are purely on a contractual basis for a temporary period, as per the following details.Project Title: “Impact of Menstrual Leave Policies on Working Women’s Resilience in India"Name of the Project, Coordinator with Designation and DepartmentDr. Chaya BagrechaProfessor and Area ChairFaculty of Management StudiesJAIN (Deemed-to-be University)Bangalore 560009KarnatakaMobile: 9844733999/7892159684dr.chayabagrecha@Name of the Post & Number of PositionResearch Associate: 01Research Assistant: 01Field Investigator: 01Essential Qualifications (As per the ICSSR guidelines):Research Associate: Post graduate in any social science discipline (55% minimum) with NET /M.Phil. / Ph.D. and 2 years’ research experience as a Research Assistant in any Project.Research Assistant: Post Graduate in Social Science discipline with minimum 55% with NET/M.Phil/Ph.D .Field Investigator: Post Graduate in Social Science Discipline with Minimum 55% marks.Desirable Skills :(Related to the field of study, specializations required by the candidate)Research Associate:- Strong analytical and research skills, with proficiency in - Statistical and qualitative analysis tools. - Excellent writing and communication abilities, demonstrated - through report drafting or academic publication experience. - Leadership and coordination skills, with the ability to guide - Field teams and ensure high-quality research outputs. - Research Assistant: - Analyze and interpret survey and field data using statistical - software - Manage field operations and coordinate with Field - Investigators. - Conduct literature reviews and support the development of - research papers. - Draft reports and assist in project documentation. - Participate in public outreach and stakeholder engagement activities.Field Investigator:- Collect primary field data from women employees from selected cities in India. - Conduct photographic surveys, Focus group discussion and document field observations. - Travel to multiple locations as required.Emoluments1. Research Associate: Rs. 47,000 per month (As per ICSSR guidelines)2. Research Assistant: Rs 37,000 per month (As per ICSSRguidelines)3. Field Investigators: Rs 20,000 per month (As per ICSSRguidelines)How to Apply: Candidates meeting the above requirements are hereby asked to send the following documents to the Project Coordinator: Email: dr.chayabagrecha@ before 16th December 2025.Documents Required:1. Cover Letter (mentioning the position applied for) with Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)2. Academic certificates and supporting documents (if any) related to research experience or publicationsGeneral Terms and Conditions:1. The post is purely temporary and is co-terminus with the project.2. No TA & DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.3. The decision of the selection committee will be final.