Kannur University Research Assistant and Field Researcher Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 4
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Qualification
- Qualification: Postgraduate degree in any Social Science discipline.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: This recruitment appears suitable for a mix of fresher and experienced candidates, depending on the post. Applicants should review the official notification for the exact experience expectations before applying.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
Kannur University, in collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi University, is inviting applications for research positions under the European Research Council-funded international project CRIMLIFE (2026–2030). This recruitment offers a unique opportunity for social science postgraduates to contribute to a global study on criminal life-course trajectories. The roles are ideal for candidates looking to build a career in ethnographic and qualitative research within a prestigious academic framework. Successful applicants will work under the guidance of expert faculty members on a project with significant international institutional backing.
- These temporary research positions are part of a high-profile international project funded by the European Research Council.
- Candidates gain valuable experience in qualitative field research and ethnographic methods within a global study context.
- The application process is streamlined via email submission of CVs to the project leads at both participating universities.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview, making the selection process accessible for remote applicants.
- The project provides a structured remuneration package for both Research Assistant and Field Researcher roles.
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Additional Salary Information
Research Assistants: ₹35,000 per month; Field Researchers: ₹12,000 per month.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of candidates based on CV Online Interview
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned
Reservation
Refer official detailed notification
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
Interested candidates must send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) via email to both m.varghese@mgu.ac.in and drsunainak@kannuruniv.ac.in by the deadline.
The selection is based on shortlisting from the submitted CVs followed by an online interview for the selected candidates.
No, these appointments are purely temporary and co-terminus with the specific requirements of the CRIMLIFE project.
