Research Associate – Sustainable Agriculture Project
We invite applications for the role of Research Associate – Sustainable Agriculture Project.
Project Title: Towards a Framework for Measuring Sustainability in Agriculture.
The project will consist of research work in the area of Sustainability in Agriculture. As a Research Associate you will be required to largely operate from the University campus at Bengaluru. The field location for the project is Chhattisgarh. This is a 2 year position.
Responsibilities:
As a Research Associate in Sustainable Agriculture you will be:
- Conducting review of literature on Sustainable Agriculture in a structured manner.
- Analysing secondary data available on Sustainable Agriculture.
- Designing quantitative and qualitative data collection tools.
- Supporting field for testing the tools.
- Coordinating and supporting the fieldwork in Chhattisgarh.
- Cleaning and analysing data collected in the field.
- Participating in project discussions and workshops.
- Providing general support for smooth running of the project throughout the period of association.
- Post graduate degree in relevant domains of Social Sciences or Sciences (preferably Ecology and Environmental Sciences).
- Should have good research skills — ability to engage with quantitative and qualitative research methods — analytical ability, documentation, report writing and communication skills.
- Basic understanding of agriculture and sustainability.
- Experience of doing field- based research and working with farming communities are desirable qualifications.
Please email the following documents to openpositions@apu.edu.in with the subject line“Application for Research Associate – Sustainable Agriculture”:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Completed Application form