Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani Recruitment 2025

Organization Details

• Organization Name: Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani – Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, K. K. Birla Goa Campus
• Funded By: Tribal Research Institute (TRI), Government of Goa
• City: Goa
• State: Goa
• Country: India

Available Positions

Note: Fieldwork expenses will be reimbursed separately.

Eligibility Criteria

For Research Assistant (RA):

• Master’s degree in any Social Science discipline (Sociology, Social Work, Anthropology, Human Geography, Economics, Development Studies, Public Administration, etc.) with at least 55% marks.
• Minimum of one year research experience.
• Valid driving license (motorbike or car) is mandatory.
• Preference will be given to candidates with PhD / MPhil / MRes in relevant disciplines.
• Responsibilities include project leadership, coordination between PIs and field staff, report writing, and communication with government agencies.

For Field Assistant:

• Master’s degree in any of the above-mentioned Social Science subjects with at least 55% marks.
• Responsibilities include conducting fieldwork among tribal communities, collecting data, interviewing respondents, and preparing field reports.

Desirable Qualifications (for both positions):

• Experience in research, scientific writing, and data analysis (quantitative or qualitative).
• Fieldwork experience in rural Goa.
• Fluency in spoken Konkani and proficiency in written English.
• Social background or membership of Goa’s tribal communities (desirable but not mandatory).

Important Dates

Application Process

Interested candidates must send their detailed application and updated CV (highlighting research experience) through email to:

• Ensure the subject line clearly mentions the position applied for.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be informed via email for an online interview.
• Interviews will be conducted online by BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus.

Selection Process

• Screening of received applications based on eligibility and experience.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview.
• Final selection will be based on interview performance.

Age Limit

No age limit or relaxation criteria mentioned in the notification.

Reservation Details

No specific reservation policy has been mentioned. However, candidates belonging to tribal communities of Goa are encouraged to apply as this background is desirable for the project.

Application Fee

No application fee has been specified. The application process appears to be free of cost.

Other Important Information

• Project Title: “Educational Schemes for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population of Goa.”
• Research Focus: Educational Scholarships and Tribal Communities in Goa.
• Project Duration: 10 months (extendable by 2–4 months based on available funds).
• RA Tenure: 11 months; Field Assistant Tenure: 5–6 months.

Contact Information

• Principal Investigator Email: solano@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in
• Helpline Phone Number: Not provided

Official Links

• Official Website: https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in
• Official Notification PDF: View Official Notification