St. Xavier’s University Kolkata Recruitment 2025 – Research Assistant (ICSSR Funded Project)
About St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata
St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata (SXUK) is a leading Jesuit higher education institution located in New Town, Kolkata, West Bengal. Established with a vision to promote academic excellence and research innovation, the university offers diverse programs in arts, science, commerce, and social sciences. It is known for its commitment to social justice, research, and community development.
About the Project
Applications are invited from eligible Indian nationals for the appointment of Research Assistant under the ICSSR-sponsored research project titled:
“From Community to Classroom: How Mother's Engagement in Self Help Groups Shapes Children's Educational Outcome: Evidence from West Bengal.”
This is a temporary research engagement offering an opportunity to work on a significant project exploring the intersection of women’s empowerment and child education outcomes in rural West Bengal.
Quick Highlights
| Particular |
Details |
| Organization Name |
St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata |
| Project Title |
From Community to Classroom: How Mother's Engagement in Self Help Groups Shapes Children's Educational Outcome |
| Post Name |
Research Assistant |
| No. of Post |
1 (One) |
| Tenure |
11 Months |
| Monthly Remuneration |
₹ 37,000/- (Consolidated) |
| Mode of Application |
Email Submission |
| Email Address |
chayanika.mitra@sxuk.edu.in |
| Location |
Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Funding Agency |
Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria |
Description |
| Age Limit |
Maximum 35 Years (as on 05 November 2025) |
| Educational Qualification |
Ph.D. / M.Phil. / NET with Post-Graduation Degree in Economics with minimum 55% marks |
| Desirable Qualifications |
1. Good reading and writing skills in English.
2. Knowledge of STATA software and computer applications (MS Word, Excel). |
| Experience |
Prior research or field experience preferred. |
| Preference |
Female candidates will be given preference. |
Job Responsibilities
The Research Assistant will work in collaboration with other team members under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (Dr. Chayanika Mitra). Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting literature review related to the project theme.
- Assisting in questionnaire design and field survey preparation.
- Conducting data collection through primary field surveys in Dakshin Shibganj and Bhagabatpur villages under Pathar Pratima Gram Panchayat, South 24 Parganas.
- Sorting, organizing, and cleaning data for analysis.
- Preparing research reports and assisting in publication work.
Application Procedure
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Eligible candidates should email their Application/Resume and self-attested scanned copies of supporting documents to:
Dr. Chayanika Mitra (Project Director) at chayanika.mitra@sxuk.edu.in
with the subject line: “Application for RA”
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Attach the following documents in the email:
- Updated Resume (with contact details)
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Post-Graduation Degree mark sheet and certificate
- Ph.D. / M.Phil. / NET certificate (if applicable)
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Candidates are not required to send hard copies. However, original documents will be verified during interview/joining.
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Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email on 7th November 2025 for the Interview (Online/Offline) round.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Last Date of Application Submission |
05 November 2025 |
| Shortlist Announcement |
07 November 2025 |
| Interview Date |
To be notified to shortlisted candidates |
General Information
- The position is purely temporary and project-based.
- Incomplete applications or those without required documents will not be considered.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- The University reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any stage.
- Misrepresentation of information may lead to disqualification or termination of appointment.
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