Job Description

Amrita School of Architecture, Coimbatore Campus is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the post of Field Investigator.



Job Title Field Investigator for the ICSSR-funded Longitudinal Study project "Resilience in Transition: A Longitudinal Study on Post-Tsunami Housing Reconstruction and Livelihood Revitalization in Vulnerable Coasts of India"

Location Coimbatore, Tamilnadu





The Field Investigator will play a crucial role in on-ground data collection, community engagement, and primary research for the ICSSR Longitudinal Study. Responsibilities include:



Conducting structured interviews, focus group discussions, and field observations across designated coastal settlements.



Administering survey instruments and recording responses with accuracy and cultural sensitivity.



Translating and transcribing responses where necessary (vernacular to English).



Coordinating logistics for fieldwork--travel, scheduling, permissions, and community liaison. Ensuring data quality, security, and ethical compliance during collection.



Supporting data entry, cleaning, and preliminary analysis.



Assisting Research Assistants and the Principal Investigator in documentation and reporting.



Qualification



Postgraduate Degree in any Social Science discipline (Sociology, Economics, Geography, Anthropology, Social Work, Development Studies, etc.) with minimum 55% marks.



Strong communication skills in English and the local language (Tamil/Malayalam, depending on the site).



Prior experience in field research, surveys, or social impact studies is desirable.



Experience 2 Years

Last Date to Apply December 31, 2025