University of Kalyani Research Assistant & Field Investigator Recruitment 2026
University of Kalyani, West Bengal invites applications from eligible candidates for the following positions in the ICSSR sponsored research project entitled "Stakeholders'' perception and socio-economic outcomes: Exploring the impact of an innovative screening technique of gynaecological cancers and strategic plans for implementation under Vision Viksit Bharat@2047".
Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organisation | University of Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal |
| Posts | Research Assistant, Field Investigator |
| Vacancies | 05 (Research Assistant 01 + Field Investigator 04) |
| Sponsor | Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) |
| Consolidated Salary | Research Assistant: Rs. 37,000/- p.m.; Field Investigator: Rs. 20,000/- p.m. |
| Duration | 06 months (initial) |
| Last Date to Apply | 20-08-2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.klyuniv.ac.in |
Post-wise Details
| Post | Vacancies | Consolidated Salary | Initial Duration |
|---|
| Research Assistant | 01 | Rs. 37,000/- per month | 06 months |
| Field Investigator | 04 | Rs. 20,000/- per month | 06 months |
Essential Qualifications
Research Assistant
- Postgraduate in any Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks, with NET / M.Phil / Ph.D.
Field Investigator
- PG in any Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks (preferably female).
Desirable Qualifications
- Research Assistant: Experience in research coordination and field supervision; experience in handling survey data; specialization in Econometrics; knowledge of software (STATA/R/Python); analytical and academic writing skills in English.
- Field Investigator: Fieldwork aptitude and experience of primary data collection in rural areas; good communication skills in Bengali; knowledge of MS Word, Excel and DOCS files; experience of prior data entry.
Job Responsibilities
Research Assistant
- To assist the Project Directors in coordinating the research activities;
- To carry out and manage the fieldwork in the rural areas of South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal;
- To be engaged in compilation, cleaning and analysis of primary and secondary data;
- To maintain all project records including financial records and documentation;
- To prepare the draft reports and research notes under the guidance of the Project Directors.
Field Investigator
- Primary data collection based almost entirely in rural areas of West Bengal;
- Administration of structured schedules;
- Data entry, transcription and preliminary cleaning of field data;
- Other research-related tasks assigned by the Project Coordinator and Project Directors.
How to Apply
- Eligible candidates may send their applications in the prescribed format along with relevant supporting documents.
- The application should reach the university within 20-08-2026.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview; details will be intimated by e-mail/phone.
Important Notes
- The appointment is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- Candidates are advised to refer to the official University of Kalyani website for the application format and further updates.
Contact
University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Nadia – 741235, West Bengal. Website: https://www.klyuniv.ac.in
Disclaimer
This information is compiled from the official University of Kalyani advertisement. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official notification before applying.