Field Investigator/Research Investigator jobs in Delhi at Institute of Economic Growth

Applications are invited for the following positions in the Population Research Centre of the Institute on contractual basis for a period of one year which is extendable up to three years on consolidated salaries inclusive of all benefits:

Field Investigator/Research Investigator

Research Investigator /3

a. Positions (Contractual): Field Investigator

b. No. of Positions: 02

c. Qualifications:

1. Essentials: The candidate should have good academic record, with at least second class Post Graduate Degree in Demography/PopulationStudies/Statistics/Economics/

Mathematics/Psychology/ Sociology/Anthropology/ Geography/Social Work from a recognized Institute/ University.

Knowledge in Computer Applications: Knowledge of quantitative techniques and experience in using computer software such as STATA/SPSS/R/EVIEWS is desired. Knowledge of large-scale datasets like NFHS, LASI, Census, NSSO, etc. is preferred.

2. Work Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience in collection/analysis of data/conducting of field surveys and having work experience in the areas of Reproductive and Child Health and issues relating to NHM and other national health programmes. Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation activities is strongly preferred. Research experience in handling mixed qualitative and quantitative data is desirable. Candidates with a strong command in M&E report writing are encouraged to apply.

3. Roles and responsibilities:

a. Conducting routine M&E activities

b. Mandatory Field work in different parts of India

c. Report writing and Data analysis

d. Conducting Primary and secondary data based research

4. Remuneration: Monthly consolidated remuneration of Rs. 65,105/-

The Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) is an autonomous, multidisciplinary Centre for advanced research and training. Widely recognized as a Centre of excellence, it is one of India 's leading academic institutions in the fields of economic and social development. Established in 1958, its faculty of about 23 social scientists (economists, demographers and sociologists) and a large body of supporting research staff focus on emerging and often cutting-edge areas of social and policy concern. Many past and current faculty members are internationally renowned and award-winning scholars.