Associate Researcher

Company Description

Vivekananda Global University is a leading private university in Jaipur, North India. The university is accredited with NAAC A+ grade and provides ample opportunities for personal and professional development. Inspired by the philosophy of Swami Vivekananda, the university aims to continuously improve and has received recognition in education, research, and sustainability. With just 12 years of establishment, VGU has set numerous benchmarks and is the fastest growing university in India.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Associate Researcher at Vivekananda Global University located in Jaipur. The Associate Researcher will be responsible for conducting research, collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports and presentations, and assisting with research projects. They will also collaborate with faculty and other researchers, participate in research meetings and seminars, and contribute to the research community.

Other responsibilities of a Research Associate include: Data collection, data preparation, and data analysis - working on primary/secondary data using qualitative/ quantitative methods. Literature search, summary, presentation, and writing. Writing research proposal and conducting research. Other research-related work.

Qualification master's degree in social sciences/public policy/sociology/political science/economics from any of the top-tier Universities/Colleges in the country with an understanding of research and interest in public policy domain (to pursue PhD in public policy or allied areas) Or wanting to do impactful work in field of Public Policy & Governance. Required & Desirable An open mind to learning new concepts, creativity and hard work Good English writing skills & analytical skills Good understanding of research processes Qualitative data collection, coding, and analysis skills. The candidate must have high standards in terms of quality of work, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and absolute commitment to task completion. Candidate must have high levels of motivation for learning and preparing for a cutting-edge academic career and must be self-driven.

Interested candidates to email following documents to [Confidential Information], mentioning in subject post applied for Research Associate; Latest CV, Statement of purpose not exceeding 1 page in length (single-spaced) on your motivation for taking up the RA position.