Ahmedabad University | Recruitment 2026 | Research Assistant, School of Arts and Sciences
About the Organization
Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit research university established in 2009 by the Ahmedabad Education Society. Located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, the university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education, research, innovation, and global engagement.
About the Post
The School of Arts and Sciences is recruiting a Research Assistant for a longitudinal, multi-site study involving Child Care Institutions (CCIs) across Gujarat.
The selected candidate will assist in:
- Field-based research across multiple locations
- Participant recruitment
- Data collection and behavioural observations
- Coordinating with Child Care Institutions
- Data entry and management
- Statistical analysis using R/Python
- Preparation of research reports
- Organising workshops and participant engagement activities
The position combines extensive fieldwork with advanced quantitative research.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter describing relevant research experience and interest in the project
Applications should be emailed to the Project Investigator with the subject line:
"Application for Research Assistant"
Who Can Apply
Applicants should have:
-
Postgraduate degree in:
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Public Health
- Related disciplines
- Experience in quantitative research.
- Experience in fieldwork or child/adolescent research (desirable).
- Strong statistical skills using R or Python.
- Fluency in Gujarati and Hindi.
- Willingness to travel across Gujarat.
Why Apply
- Opportunity to work on a large longitudinal research project.
- Gain hands-on experience in advanced quantitative research.
- Work with vulnerable child populations under ethical research practices.
- Exposure to statistical modelling and developmental trajectory analysis.
- Opportunity to collaborate with experienced university researchers.
- Possibility of contract extension based on project requirements.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | Open |
| Last Date to Apply | Not Specified |
| Duration | 2.5 Years (Extendable) |
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