Media Lab Asia-Research associate Nov2009

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE POST OF RESEARCH ASSOCIATES

Media Lab Asia has been set up by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Government of India, to innovate, develop and deploy ICT and other emerging technologies for the benefit of the common man. Media Lab Asia works closely with leading academic and research institutions, NGOs and industry for providing end-to-end solutions.

  1. POSITION CODE : MLA/PR/OCT2009/CODE:01

Media Lab Asia requires Research Associate (one vacancy) for this project.

1) To understand the design for further modification and development of eGalla services for various retail and wholesale business sectors

2) To develop this system for mobiles to provide optimum benefits to the small shopkeepers as well as consumers.

Post : Research Associate (RA)

No. of vacancies : One

Location : New Delhi

Educational Qualification and Experience:

  • BE/B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc (Computer Science) or Equivalent
  • Experience : Minimum Three years
Skills Required

Mobile application development, Expertise on C++/J2ME/J2EE and knowledge of open source software (PHP, JOOMLA & DRUPAL) is essential

  • POSITION CODE : MLA/PR/OCT2009/CODE:02

Media Lab Asia has developed an Intelligent Tutoring System, Ontology building & management tool and Lipikatha – Text to Speech software.

Media Lab Asia requires Research Associates for this project

1) To integrate Text to Speech system with applications

2) To make required changes and ensure smooth functioning of integrated systems.

Post: Research Associates (RAs)

No. of Vacancies : Two

Location : New Delhi

Educational Qualification and Experience:

1. BE/B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc (Computer Science) or Equivalent

2. Experience : Minimum Three years

Skills Required :

1. Software development experience on C++, Java-Swing, Knowledge of RDBMS

2. Open Source- J2EE/Linux/Ruby on Rails

Nature of Manpower Engagement

The manpower engaged shall be on time bound and contractual engagement of non-regular nature for specified duration not exceeding the duration of the project. The co-terminus nature of the engagement will be the over riding principle. The RAs may leave the assignment on their own volition, by giving one month’s notice. At the end of the contracted period, the RAs will have no right to claim any employment or engagement in Media Lab Asia.

Age : The upper age limit for RAs will be as under ( on last date for receipt of application) :

40 years for men
45 years for women

Emoluments
:

PB3: Rs.15600-39100, Grade Pay Rs.5400.00, Dearness Allowance and HRA as per rules.

Duration :

The appointment will be on contract basis for a period of two years and co-terminus with the duration of the project, whichever is earlier.

  • POSITION CODE : MLA/NAIP/OCT2009/CODE:03
Post: Research Associate (RA)
No. of vacancies: One vacancy for applicants with Agronomy / Agriculture extension subjects.
Eligibility :
1. With Doctoral Degree : PhD degree in the relevant *subject (*Agronomy / Agriculture Extension).
2. With Master’s Degree : Master’s degree in the relevant subject with first division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average with at least two years of research experience as evidenced from Fellowship / Associate ship / Training / other engagements. Published research papers will be desirable.

Nature of manpower engagement :
The manpower engaged or working in the schemes shall be on time bound and contractual engagement of non-regular nature for specified duration not exceeding the duration of the scheme. The co-terminus nature of the engagement will be the over riding principle. The RAs may leave the assignment on their own volition, by giving one month’s notice. At the end of the contracted period, the RAs will have no right to claim any employment or engagement in Media Lab Asia.

Age
The upper age limit for RAs will be as under ( on last date for receipt of application) :
40 years for men
45 years for women
Emoluments
Rs. 18,000/- per month + 30% House Rent Allowance (HRA) for PhD candidates.
Rs. 17,000/- per month + 30% House Rent Allowance (HRA) for candidates with Masters Degree and two years experience.
Duration
The appointment will be on contract basis for a period of three years or duration of the project, whichever is earlier.
Job profile :
Research Associate (Agronomy / Agriculture Extension)
• Assess in development of research framework
• Need assessment of farmers’ problems relating to agricultural activities - Data collection through surveys, Focussed group discussions, PRA & RRAs etc & Data analysis & interpretation in select sample locations in India
• Documentation of ICT Initiatives vis-a-vis basic requirements of farmers’
• Documentation of best ICT practices in Agriculture – national as well as international
• Other responsibilities as and when told by the project investigators

Skills Required :
• Comprehensive knowledge of field research and data collection methods
• Proficient in MS office and internet
• Willingness to work in the villages with farming community
• Strong documentation skills in English
• Excellent communication skills in Hindi / other regional languages
• Work experience in similar field

Apply to :
Managing Director & CEO, Media Lab Asia
708-723, Devika Tower, 7th Floor
6, Nehru Place, New Delhi-110019
Phone + 91-11-26443266 Fax + 91-11-26288189
Email: secmd3@medialabasia.in
Application Format available at the website : http://www.medialabasia.in
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Last date for receipt of applications : 30th November, 2009

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