Role Overview
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at IIT Madras is inviting applications for one temporary position of Project Consultant. The recruitment is handled through the Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR) for a MeitY-funded research project titled "Social Media and Gen AI Safety in India: Youth and Parent Perspectives from Four States," led by Prof. Mathangi Krishnamurthy.
The selected candidate will serve as the Research Manager, responsible for managing daily survey operations, collaborating with the empanelled survey firm, coordinating enumerator training, overseeing fieldwork quality control, monitoring digital questionnaire logic, and supervising junior research staff.
Key Details
- Post Name: Project Consultant
- Total Vacancies: 1 (Temporary/Contractual)
- Monthly Remuneration: Rs. 99,167/- (Consolidated)
- Engagement Period: Initially 1 year, extendable based on performance
- Crucial Date / Deadline: 4 November 2026
- Age Limit: Not specified in the source; please check the official notice
- Application Fee: Not specified in the source; please check the official notice
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: A Master's degree in any branch of the social sciences.
- Work Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience managing research, leading teams, organizing fieldwork, and managing logistical arrangements. Only experience gained after earning the required Master's degree will be counted.
- Nationality: Indian citizens, subjects of Nepal, or persons who migrated from Pakistan intending to permanently settle in India (non-citizens require an eligibility certificate from the Government of India).
- Relaxations: Qualification and experience criteria may be relaxed for exceptionally outstanding candidates or SC/ST applicants at the Institute's discretion.
How to Apply
Candidates must submit their applications online through the IC&SR careers page by searching for advertisement number Advt.224/2026. Applicants should register using an active email address, as all further communication will occur via email. Submit the online form on or before 4 November 2026. Once submitted, the application cannot be edited or modified. Applicants must print out a copy of the completed online form to present during document verification or interviews. Do not send physical hard copies to the Institute.
Source: government jobs pakistan - BingNews · Published October 29, 2026 · Photo by Abdullah Azeez on Unsplash
Always confirm deadlines and requirements on the official notice before applying.
