Advt. No. 14001/17/2627 Job Title: Research Assistant (RA) Project Type: ICSSR Funded Minor Research Project Project Title: From Toilets to Trust: Menstrual Health, WASH Infrastructure, and School Retention of Tribal Adolescent Girls in Odisha under NEP 2020 Organization: NIST University, Berhampur Department: Department of Management Studies Position Overview NIST University invites applications for the position of Research Assistant (RA) under an ICSSR-funded minor research project. The role involves supporting research activities related to menstrual health, WASH infrastructure, and school retention among tribal adolescent girls in Odisha.

The position is temporary and project-based.

Key Responsibilities Assist in literature review and research design Perform data entry, analysis, and interpretation using relevant tools Prepare reports, presentations,



and research documentation Coordinate with project stakeholders and research team Ensure timely completion of assigned research tasks Eligibility Criteria Postgraduate degree in any Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks Preference will be given to candidates with proficiency in MS Excel, SPSS, and AMOS Prior research experience/publications (if any) will be an added advantage Position Details Number of Positions: 01 Duration: 6 Months Remuneration: ₹37,000/- per month (Consolidated, as per ICSSR norms) Application Process Interested candidates must send their CV along with supporting documents (mark sheets, certificates, publications if any) via email to: [email protected]. Subject line must mention the Advertisement Number.

Last Date to Apply: 8th August 2026 Candidates shortlisted will receive an email regarding their candidature and interview date. They will be required to attend a walk-in interview and must carry one set of photocopies along with original documents for verification. Terms & Conditions No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project The university reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason

📌 Research Assistant (ra) (Chikiti)
🏢 National Institute of Science and Technology (Autonomous, NBA and NAAC Accredited)
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