Advertisement for Research Assistant Planning Division, Ambedkar University Delhi

No of Vacancy: Two (2). The engagement is purely on contractual basis.

Nature of Work:

1. Project on tracking progression of students who are admitted to various programmes at AUD, identifying bottlenecks and impediments and suggesting areas of intervention. There is a vacancy for a research assistant to help with data collection, and organization, tabulation and analysis of existing data. He / She will also assist in administrative work and in report writing.
   
   
2. Project on review and evaluation of various programmes offered at AUD. There is a vacancy for a research assistant to help review programme evaluation projects from Universities across the globe, design the programme evaluation methodology for AUD, construct the data collection instruments, collect primary data through questionnaires, interviews and focused groups, and work closely with the programme evaluation committee to analyse data and suggest recommendations. He / She will also assist in administrative work and in report writing.
   
   

Qualification and Eligibility:

1. Masters in any Social Sciences or related discipline with at least 55% aggregate or equivalent grade (B only)
   
   
2. Proficiency and prior experience in research (methodologies, data collection and analysis).
   
   
3. Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software(s). Familiarity with any statistical software is desirable.
   
   
4. Should have good analytical skills and the ability to prepare reports.
   
   
5. Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
   
   

Duration: 6 months extendable up to 12 months (may be extended further as per need)

Remuneration: As per UGC norms (JRF / SRF)

Interested candidates are requested to send in their statement of interest (not more than 500 words) along with the CV through email to planning@aud.ac.in within seven days of the date of this advertisement (20 July 2017). Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview. No TA / DA shall be paid for coming for the interview.