Indian Institute of Information Technology - Senior Research Associate

Education : Master's degree (full-time) from premier University

Field of Study :Prefer Educational Research. ECE or Computer Science / IT

Age : 37 - 40 years

Essential Skills : High Energy. Positive Attitude. Strong Interpersonal Skills. Good Written and Verbal Skills.

Grade (G1-G5) : G2 (as per the IIT institutes in India)

Employment Type : Full Time

Compensation : As per IIT Institutes in India

Work Location : Sri City Campus

Job Description & Competencies :

The Senior Research Associate demonstrates following attributes and is responsible for :

Core Competencies :

- Flair for educational research.

- Has an analytical bent of mind with strong statistical skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis.

- Is meticulous, pays attention to details and is well-organized with excellent presentation skills.

- Highly enthused, creates value to self and the Institute through research and development initiatives.

- Adept at using latest statistical tools and techniques.

Overall Accountability :

- Accurate and timely submission of inputs needed for the preparation of - needs assessments, research proposals, data gathering instruments, analytical findings and results, reports and other documentation requirements of the unit.

- Timely and efficient provision of logistic and technical support to implementation of projects/activities in accordance with approved timelines and unit quality processes.

- Accurate and up-to-date project records and data bases for all unit projects and activities.

- Timely and responsive technical support provided to consultants, partners, clients as measured by performance feedback.

- Other accountabilities as indicated in the Contract.

General Responsibilities :

- Conduct assessment of educational needs and priorities that are common and can be met by research and development programs and projects.

- Provide technical assistance in preparing concept papers and/or project proposals for submission to funding agencies; including Project Implementation Plan (PIP) and budget.

- Conduct situational analysis, literature reviews and secondary document analysis as inputs to the research design and product/solution development process of Institute Research programs and projects.

- Provide technical support in planning, organizing, managing, coordinating and evaluating workshops, meetings and other activities related to research and development and implementation of the Institute research programs and projects.

- Prepare data gathering and monitoring instruments and pilot test/validate tools for research/data gathering and monitoring activities of the Institute.

- Conduct data gathering and monitoring activities in support of Institutes programs and projects.

- Undertake data processing to facilitate statistical analysis and, prepare statistical write-ups for integration in report writing, as needed.

- Prepare technical/research reports, project monitoring reports, financial monitoring reports, minutes, and other documentation requirements for Center-wide projects and activities as requested.

- Provide technical support to consultants, research fellows, partner education institutions and, other clients as requested.

- Facilitate the preparation, packaging, publication and dissemination of final products and materials, both print and non-print.

- Conduct/Coordinate post-project activities to transfer completed SDU projects/technology to clients/partners.

- Maintain updated statistics/database of the Unit as may be needed for Center reports and for other requirements.

Salary offered: 7 - 8 LPA