Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Impact Assessment of Scheme for Facilitating Start-ups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP)

Summary:

Applications are invited from Indian citizens for a temporary post of one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for the DST/PCPM/NSTMIS, Govt. of India sponsored project in the Department of Management Studies at NIT Silchar, Assam. The project aims to assess the impact of the Scheme for Facilitating Start-ups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP) in promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in India.

Designation: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Research Area: Impact Assessment of Scheme for Facilitating Start-ups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP) in Promoting Entrepreneurship and Innovation in India

Location: Department of Management Studies, National Institute of Technology Silchar, Assam, India

Eligibility/Qualification:

• Indian citizen
• Preferably below 35 years of age
• NET Qualified Candidates with a minimum Master's Degree in Business Administration/Economics/Statistics/Intellectual Property Rights/Public Policy from a reputed institution

Desirable Experience:

1. Diploma or any certificate course in Intellectual Property Rights
2. Research/Project experience in the field of Management or Intellectual Property Rights
3. Advanced knowledge of Data Analysis and Report Writing

Job Description:

• Conduct research on the impact of the Scheme for Facilitating Start-ups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP) in promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in India
• Analyze data and prepare reports on research findings
• Assist the Principal Investigator (P.I) in project-related tasks
• Collaborate with the research team and participate in project meetings
• Contribute to the development of research publications and presentations

Salary: Rs. 31,000/- per month (Excluding Travel Allowance). The candidate will be eligible for H.R.A as per the Project/Institute norms.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit the following documents via email to saurabhverma@mba.nits.ac.in with the subject line "Application for the Post of Junior Research Fellow under DST/PCPM/NSTMIS/08/2022-23 (G)":

• Scanned copy of the filled-in application form
• Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
• All mark sheets and certificates
• A small write-up on how the candidate fits into the project
• All other relevant documents

Last Date for Application Submission: 30th June 2023

Date of Interview, Time, and Venue: The interview date, time, and mode (online/offline) will be notified in due course of time through email.

No Objection Certificate: Employed candidates are required to submit a no objection certificate from their employer at the time of the interview.

Institute Right: The Institute reserves the right to cancel the recruitment without assigning any reason. The Institute also has the discretion to restrict the number of candidates shortlisted for the interview based on screening. No candidate may be recruited if suitable candidates are not found.

Signing of the Agreement: Selected candidates shall have to sign an agreement at the time of joining.

We look forward to receiving applications from enthusiastic and qualified candidates who are passionate about contributing to research in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation.

Note: The opportunity to enroll for the Ph.D. program of the institute is available for the selected candidate, provided the institute's criteria are satisfied.