27 Jul 2017

Position of Project Assistant at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar

Applications are invited for the position of Project Assistant at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar for a minor research project on ‘Social Entrepreneurship’.

Position : Project Assistant
Date of Advertisement: Wednesday, 26 July 2017
Remuneration: ₹ 18,000 per month (fix)
Last Date of Application: Tuesday, 01 August 2017
Duration: 6 Months (Minimum)
 Date of Interview: Friday, 4 August 2017


Role and Responsibilities: 


Under the guidance of Principal Investigator/CoInvestigator the incumbent shall perform the following role and responsibilities in project entitled “The role of Social Entrepreneurship in promotion of inclusive development: A case study of selected organsiations in central Gujarat”. (i) Provide research assistance to Principal Investigator/Co-Investigator; (ii) Conduct interdisciplinary research in view of aim and objectives of the Project; (iii) Developing qualitative and quantitative tools and making qualitative and quantities research analysis (iv) Collecting data, compilation of datasets and interpretation of data analysis and report writing (v) Participate and present the research work in Conference/ Symposium as per guidance of Principal Investigator/Co-Investigator; (vi) Perform project related duties including administrative, coordination, etc. as required to achieve the aim and objectives of the Project; (vii) Any other research or project related work which may be assigned by the Principal Investigator/Co-Investigator.


Essential Criteria


 (i) Master Degree or a higher degree (M.Phil/Ph.D) in Social Work/Sociology/ MBA with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university; (ii) Good knowledge of latest national and international research trends and developments in relevant area; (iii) Working experience in MS Office, basic knowledge of information technology; (iv) Working knowledge of Gujarati/Hindi and English language; (v) Excellent research and writing skills.


Highly desirable


 (i) Experience in teaching/ research in universities/ colleges; (ii) Presentation/Participation in State or National Level Conference/Symposium; (iii) Excellent inter-personal and team-building skills; (iv) Ability to conduct research work


Important Notes


  This appointment is purely on temporary basis till the completion of the project or as per requirement.  The Principal Investigator/Co-Investigator retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a revised remuneration, or to make an appointment with a modified job description and to fix revised qualification and requirements.  Only short listed candidates will be called for Interview on Friday, 04 August 2017. Reporting time for Interview is 10:00 hrs.  Qualified female, reserved category, minority candidates are strongly encouraged.  Candidates are required to bring three copies of their resume with photograph affixed on all copies, Original and one set of photocopy of their Academic certificates, Experience certificate and other documents.  No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.  Selected candidate shall not be considered as an Employee of GNLU for any purposes whatsoever.  Selected candidate needs to join the project immediately after declaration of the result.

Application process: Complete CV along with a ‘Statement of Purpose’ may be emailed to Dr. Ambati Nageswara Rao, Principal Investigator, Assistant Professor of Social Work, on the following e-mail ID: anrao[at]gnlu.ac.in on or before 31st July 2017.

Address: Dr. Ambati Nageswara Rao, Principal Investigator, Assistant Professor of Social Work, Gujarat National Law University, Attalika Avenue, Knowledge Corridor, Koba, Koba (Sub P. O.), Gandhinagar – 382 426, Gujarat (INDIA).

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