Research Assistant & Field Investigator Jobs at BHU

Research Assistant & Field Investigator Positions at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India

About Position/Job

Banaras Hindu University’s Department of Psychology invites applications for one Research Assistant and three Field Investigator positions under a prestigious ICSSR-sponsored project titled “Qualitative and Quantitative Modeling of Human Behavior as an Aspect of Cyber Security using Behavioral Game Theory”. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with strong academic grounding in psychology and an interest in interdisciplinary research involving cyber behaviour, social sciences, and game theory.

Position/Job Details

Position: Research Assistant & Field Investigator
Institution: Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Department: Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences
Research Field: Cyber Psychology / Behavioral Game Theory
Location: Varanasi, India
Number of Posts: 01 (Research Assistant), 03 (Field Investigators)
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary
Start Date (Anticipated): June 2025
Working Hours: As per BHU norms
Salary Range: ₹37,000 (RA), ₹20,000 (FI)
Required Degree/Diploma: Postgraduate

Research Area

Cyber security and behavioural science
Behavioural game theory
Human behaviour modeling
Social science data analysis

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Ph.D./M.Phil./Postgraduate in Psychology with a minimum of 55% marks
Upper Age Limit: 25 years (relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates)

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of SPSS
Prior research experience in social science or behavioural studies

Key Responsibilities

Assist in data collection, analysis, and modeling of human behavior
Contribute to project documentation and reporting
Support field investigations and collaborate with project stakeholders
Assist in writing reports, papers, and other academic outputs

Application Process

How to Apply

Candidates must send their applications on plain paper with a brief resume, and self-attested copies of all relevant academic and experience certificates to:

📧 Email: sandeepk@bhu.ac.in / skumarbhu@gmail.com

📬 Address:
Prof. Sandeep Kumar,
Project Coordinator, ICSSR Project No. M-28/0048,
Department of Psychology,
Faculty of Social Sciences,
Banaras Hindu University,
Varanasi – 221005, U.P.