Job Description

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore Campus is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the post of Research Assistant.

For Details Contact :

s_pratheek@cb.amrita.edu



Job Title Research Assistant for ICSSR Project 'Resilience in Transition: Longitudinal Study of Post-Tsunami Housing & Livelihood Revitalization in Vulnerable Coasts of India'

Location Coimbatore, Tamilnadu

Required Number 2

Qualification Postgraduation in any social science discipline (55% Minimum) with NET/Masters/M.Phil/PhD

Job description The Research Assistant will work closely with the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigators to support the execution of the project

Key responsibilities



Literature Review & Secondary Research Conduct systematic literature reviews on post-disaster housing, resilience theory, and livelihood reconstruction.



Compile and annotate relevant reports, journal articles, and policy documents. Fieldwork & Data Collection Assist in planning, coordinating, and conducting field visits to selected coastal sites Facilitate interviews, focus group discussions, and participatory mapping exercises in coordination with local partners.



Ensure ethical data collection, translation, and transcription protocols are followed.



Data Management & Analysis Manage qualitative and quantitative datasets using Excel/SPSS/Atlas.ti or equivalent software.



Assist in GIS mapping, documentation of settlement morphology, and photographic surveys.



Documentation & Reporting Prepare progress reports, data summaries, and visual documentation. Draft and edit research papers, project reports, and conference submissions.



Support dissemination activities such as workshops, stakeholder consultations, and academic publications. Administrative & Logistical Support Maintain communication and coordination between collaborating institutions.



Manage project documentation, travel arrangements, and expense records as per ICSSR guidelines.



Job category Research

Last date to apply December 31, 2025