Research Associate – Tata Institute of Social Sciences – 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹40,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: PhD Scholar (Advanced stage/Submitted) or PhD Degree in Social Sciences including Economics, Social Work, Sociology, or Management.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers with relevant PhD research background are eligible; experience in rural surveys and data analysis software is preferred.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences is inviting applications for 1 Research Associate position under the Mandla Project to study the financial health of aquatic food producers. This role offers a consolidated monthly pay of ₹40,000 and is specifically designed for PhD Scholars in Social Sciences who are in the advanced stages of their dissertation or have already graduated. Candidates will engage in critical field research in Madhya Pradesh, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to apply academic rigor to rural development challenges. The position provides high-level exposure to qualitative and quantitative data analysis within a prestigious national institute.
- The engagement is for a fixed duration of 6 months from July to December 2026.
- Candidates must be willing to travel frequently to Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, for field-level data collection.
- The selection process involves shortlisting based on biodata followed by a mandatory online interview.
- Applicants are required to reside in Mumbai or nearby areas for the duration of the project.
- Proficiency in research software such as SPSS, STATA, or Python is highly desirable for this role.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated pay of ₹40,000 per month.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of applications Online Interview
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
As per Government of India norms for grant-in-aid institutes.
How to Apply
- Prepare a comprehensive Biodata detailing your academic background and research skills.
- Verify that your PhD status meets the eligibility criteria mentioned in the notification.
- Compose an email with your Biodata attached.
- Send the email to samapti@tiss.ac.in on or before 10 July 2026.
- Shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation for an online interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Research Associate will receive a consolidated salary of ₹40,000 per month.
Applicants must be PhD Scholars in Social Sciences (Economics, Social Work, Sociology, etc.) who are in the advanced stage of dissertation writing or have already received their PhD degree.
Interested candidates must send their updated biodata to the email address samapti@tiss.ac.in by 10 July 2026.
