Research Positions at MNIT Jaipur, India

About Position/Job

Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur is inviting applications for the positions of Research Assistant/Research Associate and Field Investigator under an ICSSR-sponsored research project. The project titled “Challenges to Circular Economy Adoption in Handicraft MSMEs of Rajasthan: A Sustainable Development Goals Analysis” aligns with the department’s commitment to advancing applied research in social science and sustainability. These roles offer early-career scholars a chance to contribute meaningfully to policy-relevant research with real-world impact, particularly in Rajasthan’s traditional handicraft sector.

Position/Job Details

Position: Research Assistant / Research Associate and Field Investigator
Institution: Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) Jaipur
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Research Field: Social Science / Sustainability
Location: Jaipur, India
Number of Posts: 2
Job Type: Temporary / Project-Based
Start Date (Anticipated): May 2025
Working Hours: Full-time (as per project requirement)
Salary Range:
- Research Associate: ₹47,000/month
- Research Assistant: ₹37,000/month
- Field Investigator: ₹20,000/month
  Required Degree/Diploma: Postgraduate

Research Area

Circular Economy
Handicraft Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Social Science Policy Research
Industrial and Development Studies

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

For Research Associate: Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences with minimum 55% marks + NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. + 2 years research experience
For Research Assistant: Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences with minimum 55% marks + NET/M.Phil./Ph.D.
For Field Investigator: Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences with minimum 55% marks

Preferred Qualifications:

Field experience in MSME-related or sustainability projects
Research publications
Familiarity with survey tools and data collection

Key Responsibilities

Conduct literature review and fieldwork
Collect, analyze, and interpret data
Prepare progress reports and research documentation
Assist in academic writing and dissemination of findings
Coordinate with stakeholders and project team

Application Process

How to Apply

Candidates must send a filled application form (format provided in official notification), CV, and supporting documents via email to:
📧 jineshjain.mech@mnit.ac.in

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