Advertisement for the Position of Research Assistant- Pak Digest
Job Reference No. IDSA/0113/2016
Job Title Research Assistant
Title of the Project Pak Digest
Duration of the Project One year
Purpose of Project Publication of the monthly newsletter on Pakistan, on a regular basis which would be circulated amongst various stakeholders
Key Areas of Project The focal area of the project shall inter-alia include:
  • Human rights situation in Pakistan
  • Domestic reactions to Pakistan- China Relations
  • Movements for autonomy and separatism
  • Rise in extremism and terrorism and their influence in Pakistani society and polity- political parties and establishment
  • Situation in various provinces in Pakistan
Job Family Research
No. of Positions One
Salary and other Emoluments A fixed remuneration of Rs. 40,000/- per month (all inclusive)
Hours Full-time
Contract Period For fixed term of 12 (twelve) months from the date of joining the Institute and this will not confer any right of permanence
Age Limit Below 35 years
Educational Qualifications
  • Minimum of a Masters Degree with a first class in social sciences and allied fields such as publicpolicy, international relations, strategic affairs, development studies, especially focussing on Pakistan
  • Candidates with an Urdu language background will be preferred
  • Preference shall be given to candidates who have undertaken research on Pakistan
Professional Experience Research experience on Pakistan
Job Description* The job profile inter-alia includes:
  • Monitoring the official statements, briefings , documents etc. on foreign and security policies especially concerning India and the military establishment
  • Data collection from Primary and Secondary sources, including internet portals of Pakistan government (different ministries and department), military security establishments, print and audio- visual media etc.
  • Providing research support for the Project which shall involve data mining by scanning journals and new arrivals in the library to provide a bibliography of the various articles/books relating to the subject matter concerned
  • Providing administrative support for organising round tables, workshops, seminars, conferences, meetings under the aegis of the Project, getting in touch over telephone and email with invitees (chairs, discussants, participants) under the supervision of the Centre Coordinator, coordinating with the conference cell to arrange transport, refreshments, lunch etc.
  • Writing event reports of seminars, round tables, seminars, workshops, etc. held at the Institute under the Project
Desired Skill-Set
  • Keen interest in analyzing current national andinternational affairs especially focusing on Pakistan and related areas
  • Excellent knowledge of Urdu and English language
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to attend to detail
  • Work under strict deadlines
  • Flairfor team work
Documents Required
  • Covering Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two letters of references(atleast one of them from an academic supervisor)
  • Two writing samples
Mode of Application
  • Interested candidates may send in their documents by e-mail with the subject titled as Application for the Position of Research Assistant- Pak Digest, IDSA to the HR Cell athr.idsa@nic.in
  • Alternatively, hard copy of the application with the envelope clearly titled as Application for the Position of Research Assistant- Pak Digest, IDSA can also be sent to:

HR Cell

Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), 1, Development Enclave, Rao Tula Ram Marg, Delhi Cantt., New Delhi-110010

Last Date of Application 09 January 2017 by 5:00 PM
General Information
  • Short listed candidates will be invited to attend interviews at Delhi latest by 16 January 2017 for one day
  • The selected candidates will be expected to join latest by 31 January 2017
  • The Institute reserves the right to fill or not to fill the advertised position
  • The Institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates for interview to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement and other academic achievements
  • In case a candidate joins the Institute accepting the Terms and Conditions contained herein, she/he will be required to give an undertaking in writing that she/he will not apply for any appointment or course, part-time or full-time, without obtaining the written permission from the competent authority of the Institute. Also, while in service of the Institute, she/he will not engage in any trade or business or undertake any other full-time or part- time appointment
  • The selected candidate shall be subjected to other rules and regulations as applicable to IDSA Scholars and Staff

* The job duties and responsibilities listed are intended to describe the general nature of the role. The duties and responsibilities and the balance between the elements in the role may change or vary over time depending on the specific needs of the Institute at a specific point in time or due to changing needs of the Centre. Candidates should note that there may not be an immediate requirement to carry out all the activities listed.

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Interviews 16-Jan-2017


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