Indian Institute of Mass Communication
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New JNU Campus, New Delhi- 110067
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The Department of Indian Information Service, Indian Institute of Mass Communication is conducting a project titled “Evaluation of Plan Scheme Publicity undertaken by DAVP, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting”.
The Department requires the following staff on contract on an urgent basis for a period of four months from the date of appointment:
1. Senior Research Officer (One post)
2. Research supervisors/analysts (Three posts)
Details regarding the job description, education and experience are given below. Interested candidate may appear for a walk-in interview on 12th of October 2012 from 11 am onwards with requisite certificates and proof of experience and specimen of published articles/papers/books.
1. Senior Research Officer (One post)
Job Description: This is a senior level research position, calling for an experienced researcher.
Key responsibilities will include:
Directing and engaging in a research program
Analysing the total research program and/or research support in a subject area
Supervising others in the research project and/or area in order to provide technical support
Conceptualise a research problem
Developing an inter-disciplinary research agenda in consultation with head of the department and other colleagues within the identified areas of research
A. Educational Qualification:
Masters Degree in Communication Studies/Mass Communication or Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Economics) or Marketing/Management/Sciences with four years of research experience/industry experience.
OR
M. Phil/ PhD (two years) with three years of research experience from a recognized University/Institute
B. Work/Research Experience
Work experience is desirable in the area of health/development communication, social marketing or development sector
Comprehensive and up to date knowledge of research within the subject related area
C. Skill Sets
Experience working in a PC environment including word processor and spreadsheet software applications. Experience with SPSS is necessary.
Knowledge of Logit and Probit Model for research
Capacity to write research papers, make research presentations and develop projects
Good knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods is essential.
Total emoluments for the post would be Rs 60,000/- per month
2. Research Supervisors/Analysts –Three posts
Job Description: This is a position in the Research Project Team.
Key responsibilities will include:
Assisting the supervisor in the development and implementation of the research project.
Undertaking field work, data analysis and report writing
Developing process for completing projects
Taking responsibility for proper maintenance of up-to-date documentation of such process
Writing and reviewing literature
A. Educational Qualification:
Masters Degree in Communication Studies/Mass Communication or Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Economics) or Marketing/Management/Sciences with three years of research experience/industry experience.
OR
M. Phil/ PhD in relevant area from a recognized University/Institute
B. Work/Research Experience
Work experience is desirable in the area of health/development communication, social marketing or development sector
C. Skill Sets
Work experience in MS Office and SPSS is essential.
Knowledge of Logit and Probit Model for research required Capacity to write research papers and make research presentations
Good knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods is essential.
Total emoluments for the post would be Rs 35,000/- per month
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