Centre for the Study of Regional Development
School of Social Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi: 110067
Post: Research Associate for ICSSR Funded Project on"Spatial Dimensions of Deprivation and Vulnerability in Kolkata Metropolis: Issues and Challenges to Slum Development Programmes"
Consolidated Salary: Rs. 13,000/ Month
Duration: One year, Nine Months
Type of Employment: Full Time (9.30 a.m. to 5.30. p.m.)
Number of Vacancy: One
Place: Centre for the Study of Regional Development
School of Social Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Essential Qualifications:
1. Candidates must have a M.A and M.Phil degree in Social Sciences (Preferably Population Studies, Geography and Regional Development)
2. At least three years of research experience in PhD or equivalent.
3. Should have experience in conducting field survey, primary data collection, analyses and representation.
4. Candidate should have a thorough understanding of urban problems and a good command over English with excellent writing skills
Desirable Qualifications:
1. Expertise in GIS mapping, data handling in SPSS and other software packages.
2. Knowledge of Bengali and Hindi.
3. Willing to travel and stay in Kolkata during field work.
Last date for application: Application on a plain paper along with CV stating address for communication also through e-mail should reach the undersigned on or before 20th October, 2012 in the following address:
Dr. Anuradha Banerjee
Associate Professor and Project Director
Room No. 404
Centre for the Study of Regional Development
School of Social Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi: 110067