Job Description

Advt. No. 14001/17/2627

Job Title: Field Investigator (FI)

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 Field Investigator (FI) 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

Support data collection, fieldwork coordination, and documentation Perform data entry, analysis, and interpretation using relevant tools Ensure timely completion of assigned research tasks

Eligibility Criteria

Graduate in any social science with minimum 55% marks

Position Details





Number of Positions: 01

Duration: 6 Months

Remuneration: ₹20,000/- 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

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