Research Assistant – KANNUR
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹35,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Postgraduate degree in any Social Science discipline
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — however, experience in ethnographic research methods and qualitative research is highly desirable.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Research Assistant position at Kannur University offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the CRIMLIFE international research project focusing on criminal life-course trajectories. This role involves conducting high-level qualitative research and ethnographic studies under the guidance of expert faculty from the School of Behavioural Sciences. It is an ideal post for social science postgraduates looking to build a career in global academic research while earning a competitive monthly remuneration of ₹35,000. Successful candidates will gain significant exposure to international research standards and collaborative project management.
- This is a temporary project-based engagement with a fixed duration of twelve months.
- Candidates should possess strong academic writing skills and familiarity with psychological research analysis.
- The selection process involves an online interview for which only shortlisted applicants will receive invitations.
- Applicants must submit their CV via email to both project leads by the specified August deadline.
- The role provides a platform for professional growth within a European Research Council-funded international study.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated remuneration of ₹35,000 per month for a duration of 12 months.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of candidates based on CV Online Interview
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned
Reservation
As per Kannur University and Government of Kerala project recruitment norms, vacancies are filled based on merit with applicable vertical and horizontal reservations for SC/ST/OBC categories.
How to Apply
- Prepare a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting your educational qualifications and research experience.
- Ensure your CV reflects the essential and desirable qualifications mentioned for the specific post.
- Compose an email addressed to both project leads.
- Send the email to m.varghese@mgu.ac.in and drsunainak@kannuruniv.ac.in.
- Submit your application on or before the deadline of 4 August 2026.
- Wait for communication regarding the online interview if shortlisted.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Research Assistant position offers a monthly remuneration of ₹35,000.
Candidates must have a Postgraduate degree in any Social Science discipline.
There are exactly 2 vacancies available for the Research Assistant role.
