Research Assistant – MGU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹37,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Post Graduate in Social Sciences or Humanities (minimum 55% marks) with NET, M.Phil., or Ph.D. qualification.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — expertise in studies on kinship and rituals is desirable for this research role.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Research Assistant position at Mahatma Gandhi University offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an ICSSR-funded project focused on ritual worship and family systems in North Kerala. This single vacancy involves a blend of academic desk work and intensive ethnographic field research in the Kannur and Kasaragod districts, making it ideal for social science professionals with advanced research skills. Candidates will be responsible for literature examination, research design, and data analysis, providing a significant platform for academic growth in a prestigious university setting. The role is particularly attractive for those looking to apply their NET or M.Phil qualifications to high-impact sociological studies.
- The appointment is initially for 6 months with a potential extension up to 10 months based on individual performance.
- Candidates must be prepared to conduct extensive field data collection across the districts of Kannur and Kasaragod.
- The selection process involves shortlisting based on CVs followed by a formal interview at the School of Social Sciences.
- Applicants should compile their cover letter, CV, and certificates into a single PDF for email submission.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview, and the post is strictly on a temporary project basis.
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Additional Salary Information
Monthly Remuneration of ₹37,000/- p.m. on a consolidated basis.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of candidates based on application Interview
Application Fees
No fee mentioned
Reservation
UR: 1
How to Apply
- Prepare a cover letter with a brief statement of purpose.
- Prepare a detailed CV.
- Gather relevant certificates of qualifications and publications.
- Compile all documents into a single PDF file.
- Email the PDF to the Project Director at dinesanv@mgu.ac.in.
- Ensure the email is sent on or before 10 August 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Research Assistant receives a monthly remuneration of ₹37,000.
Candidates must have a Post Graduate degree in Social Sciences or Humanities with at least 55% marks, along with NET, M.Phil., or Ph.D.
There is exactly 1 vacancy available for the Research Assistant position.