- One (01) position available for 'Research Assistant' under the New Faculty Seed Grant (NFSG) sponsored project.
- Project title: 'Exploring the impact of Neighbourhood Vibrancy and Inclusive Public Spaces on Sustainable Urbanism (SDG 11): A Study on the Cityscape of Kolkata'.
- Duration: Six (6) months, full-time engagement.
- Fellowship amount: INR 37,000 per month (consolidated).
- Primary work location: Kolkata (for fieldwork and project-related writing).
- Occasional meetings with the Principal Investigator (PI) at BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, may be required.
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🎓 Master's Degree
Research Assistant
BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Kolkata, West Bengal
Apply Deadline
20 Aug 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus (BITS-Pilani) |
| Job Category | Teaching |
| Eligibility Qualification | Master's Degree (masters-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | From ₹37,000 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | - No application fee mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Post Graduate in Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, or allied disciplines (preferably with specializations in Urban Geography, Urban Planning, Urban Sociology, or related domains).
- Desired expertise: Geospatial mapping, urban mapping techniques, and tools.
- Good academic writing skills.
- Capability to conduct ethnographic and empirical field research using semi-structured questionnaires.
- Clear understanding of the local language and city locations.
- Desired expertise: Geospatial mapping, urban mapping techniques, and tools.
- Good academic writing skills.
- Capability to conduct ethnographic and empirical field research using semi-structured questionnaires.
- Clear understanding of the local language and city locations.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email for a selection interview.
- Selection mode not specified in the notification — check the official link for details.
- Selection mode not specified in the notification — check the official link for details.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
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📂 Required Documents
- Updated CV.
- Brief statement of purpose (maximum 300 words).
- Brief statement of purpose (maximum 300 words).
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Research Assistant position at BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus?
The last date to apply is 20th August 2026.
Q.
What is the fellowship amount for the Research Assistant position under the NFSG project?
The fellowship amount is INR 37,000 per month (consolidated).
Q.
Where will the Research Assistant be primarily based for fieldwork and project-related activities?
The Research Assistant will be primarily based in Kolkata for fieldwork and project-related writing.
Q.
What are the essential qualifications required for the Research Assistant position?
A Post Graduate degree in Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, or allied disciplines is required.
Q.
Who is the Principal Investigator (PI) for this project?
The Principal Investigator (PI) is Dr. Kunaljeet Roy, from the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus.