Research associate
Organization: Centre for Policy ResearchLocation: New Delhi.
Industry: Land, Social
Industry: Land, Social
Type: NA
Salary: Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
Description: CPR Land Rights Initiative is looking to hire a research associate with educational background in social sciences. The candidate must have a demonstrable interest in issues relating to land rights and policy in India from socio - legal perspective, and field-based research. A research associate at LRI is expected to help with qualitative and quantitative research, which includes but is not limited to, literature reviews, coordinating field research and preparing field notes, data cleaning, analysis and writing research papers
Description: CPR Land Rights Initiative is looking to hire a research associate with educational background in social sciences. The candidate must have a demonstrable interest in issues relating to land rights and policy in India from socio - legal perspective, and field-based research. A research associate at LRI is expected to help with qualitative and quantitative research, which includes but is not limited to, literature reviews, coordinating field research and preparing field notes, data cleaning, analysis and writing research papers
Project Background:
CPR Land Rights Initiative was created in November 2014 as an institutional space for building systematic knowledge on issues of law and justice relating to land and other social and economic rights that are essential for living a life with dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Initiative currently houses research projects on property rights; social and economic rights, including the rights to health and water; land acquisition; land rights of Scheduled Tribes in Scheduled Areas; plural land regimes; mapping land legislation in India, and using data analytics on legal texts..
Responsibilities: Educational requirements:
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- Masters’ degrees from reputed institution, in social science disciplines (economics/political science/social anthropology/development studies/any other relevant discipline);
- At least 1 year of relevant work experience in research or public policy domain;
- Skilled in quantitative research, and proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/PowerPoint/Word);
- Possess excellent research and writing skills
- Have a curiosity to learn, a commitment to research and the ability to be a team player
- Prior experience in quantitative research and basic knowledge of data analysis software, R Studio;
- Prior experience in conducting fieldwork, especially key informant interviews and focus group discussions;
- Prior experience in working with G Suite (Forms, Sheets, and Drive).
Application Instructions:
- Interested candidates should apply using the following form: http://bit.ly/2wOpNRL.
- All applications must be received latest by January 15, 2021.
- Notification
Disclaimer:
- Candidates with Requisite Experience Only apply that too with relevant cover letter.
- The openings provided here is meant for information purposes only. Please cross-verify the details before applying.
Date Posted: 2021-01-11
