About this Job Notification
| Posted on: 30-04-2026 | Ends On: 13-05-2026 |
| Class: Research Jobs | |
| Qualifications: Graduates (Others), Post Graduates (Others) | |
| Experience Type: Fresher | |
| Tenure Type: Contract Basis | |
| States: Tamil Nadu | |
2 Research Assistant, Field Investigator (Department of Library and Information Science) vacancies at Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN)
Eligible candidates may apply for 2 contractual posts of Research Assistant, Field Investigator (Department of Library and Information Science) at Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) under a research project. The closing date for receipt of applications is 13-05-2026.
| Post Name | Research Assistant, Field Investigator (Department of Library and Information Science) |
| Project Name | Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems through Decolonized Digital Archiving: A Community-Based Framework for PVTGs in Tamil Nadu, with Special Reference to the Irular Community of Tamil Nadu |
| Project Description | This study focuses on safeguarding the traditional wisdom of the Irular community using modern digital tools. It aims to create a respectful archiving system that empowers indigenous groups to control their own cultural history. This research is funded by the ICSSR. |
| Duration | 18 Months |
| Vacancies | 2 |
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| Age Limit | Maximum 35 years |
| Selection Process | Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their academic qualifications, and those selected in this stage will be invited to appear for an interview. |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| How to Apply | Eligible and interested candidates should submit their application along with a Bio‑Data, either in soft copy or hard copy. The documents must include self‑attested copies of certificates from Class X onwards. Applications may be sent by e‑mail to Dr. S. Ravikumar, Project Director – ICSSR‑PVTG Project, Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Neelakudi Campus, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu – 610 005, at ravikumar@acad.cutm.ac.in or ravikumar@cutm.ac.in. Hard copies may also be submitted to the same address. |
| Last Date to Apply | 13-05-2026 |
| Contact | Dr. S. Ravikumar, Project Director (Principal Investigator); Email ID: ravikumar@acad.cutm.ac.in |
| Job Location | Thiruvarur (Tamil Nadu) |