IIT Bombay hiring for Project Research Assistant

Company :IIT Bombay

Website :www.iitb.ac.in

Job Role :Project Research Assistant

Eligibility :MA/MSc

Experience :Experienced

Job Location :Mumbai

Last Date :06 Sep 2016

Company Profile:

IIT Bombay is part of history in the making. We, the faculty, students and staff are creating a new institute, an institute, which in due course of time will make an indelible mark in education and research. Though we are young, we have a great vision, agility, commitment and energy to create an innovative education and research environment that will be the envy of all. Through our deeds we shall be the catalysts for change in our local environs as well as the rest of India and the world. In a very short time, just about a year, IIT Bombay has made significant strides. IIT Bombay admitted the first batch of 111 B.Tech. students, and started functioning on August 20, 2008. Three departments, CSE, EE & ME were initiated. The first year had its highs and lows but was an exciting period that will be etched in the minds of the pioneer batch. In January 2009, IIT Bombay admitted 11 PhD students. On February, 27, 2009, the foundation stone of IIT Bombay was laid by Smt. Sonia Gandhi, Hon'ble Chairperson of UPA. For the 2009-10 academic year, IITH will be admitting 120 B.Tech. students, 35 M.Tech. students and 10-15 Ph.D. students.

Job Details:

Position & Salary Project Research Assistant (1 Post ) Consolidated salary Rs.30000 - 42000 + Rs.4000.00/- Out Of Campus Allowance (if applicable) p.m. Qualification M.A. /M.Sc. Public Health, M.A. Social Work (Health). Any other relevant Masters degree with Public Health/Womens Health are main concentration. Bachelors degree in Science or Engineering will be an added advantage. Job Profile The project has various components which is aimed towards early detection and diagnosis of cervical cancer in rural areas. It includes Development of Devices, Health Care Workers Training, ICT Education Materials, Software Development, Research, etc. The role of the Research Assistant is focused on community and NGOs interactions for finalizing design and use of (camera) based cervical cancer detection device, it is a non-invasive technique. The device will be used on trial basis at various locations. Roles and Duties: (1)Plan and undertake field visits with NGOs, healthcare professionals, communities. (2) Design questionnaires, data collection, data representation, documentation. (3) Detailing to product design team about the changes required or assertion of product features based on the interaction and data collected (4) Conducting the field tests and product development iteration in cycles (5) Assist professors, product development team, project head in the communications related to field and product development iteration.

How to Apply:

The appointment is for time bound project and the candidate is required to work mainly for the successful completion of the project . The selection committee may offer lower or higher designation and lower or higher salary depending upon the experience and performance of the candidate in the interview. Candidate possessing the requisite qualification and experience should apply online athttp://www.ircc.iitb.ac.in/IRCC-Webpage/rnd/HRMSLoginPage.jsp , if there is any problem applying online, candidates may apply on plain paper stating the CIRCULAR NO. No. , project title, position applied for, name,permanent and mailing addresses,date of birth,details of academic qualification and experience or download the Application form available on http://www.ircc.iitb.ac.in/IRCC-Webpage/rnd/ProjectStaffInfo.jsp with the copies of certificates/testimonials and must super scribe the envelope with CIRCULAR NO. No.           & POST:           to the Asstt. Registrar (R & D),Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Powai, Mumbai-400076 so as to reach on or before 6th September, 2016. Candidates called for interview will be required to attend at their own expenses. 

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