Research Assistant

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About the Organization

Tata Institute of Social Sciences is a multi-campus public university in Mumbai, India. It is Asia's oldest institute for professional social work education and was founded in 1936 in the then Bombay Presidency of British India as the Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work by the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust.

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Research Assistants will support the Research Officer in executing fieldwork, data collection, and initial analysis. They will be responsible for day-to-day research activities and assist in maintaining the quality of data gathered. Tasks include:

• Assisting in the development of research tools like surveys and interview guides and conducting pilot study
• Conducting field visits to collect primary data through interviews, focus group discussions, and household surveys.
• Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the data collected, including verifying the authenticity of field data.
• Assisting in data entry, cleaning, and preparation for analysis.
• Maintaining records of interviews, survey responses, and field observations.
• Helping in coding qualitative data and entering quantitative data for statistical analysis.
• Providing summaries of key findings for use in reports and presentations.
• Coordinating logistics for field visits, including scheduling interviews and meetings with stakeholders.
• Assisting the Research Officer in ensuring that the research activities are on track and well- organized.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• A minimum degree of Master in Social Work. Preference will be given to M.Phil./ Ph.D scholars
• Looking for self motivated individuals who can work independently          Good ability in speaking and writing English
• Proficiency in Marathi and Hindi (speaking and comprehension)        Ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently
• Familiarity with the use of MS Office, emails, and other ICT tools
• Willingness to travel across states for field visits and work in extreme weather conditions of remote areas
• Preference for persons with prior experience in the field of Corporate Sustainability/CSR Candidates residing in Mumbai will be given preference

Salary

Salary range (for both positions): Rs. 30,000 - 50,000

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