Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya Project Staff Recruitment 2026 invites applications for Research Assistant and Field Investigator posts under an ICSSR-funded research project. Candidates with Social Science qualifications can apply online before 10 August 2026.

Date Posted: 1st August 2026

Organization: Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University)

Organization Profile

Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya (DHSGSU), Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, is one of India’s oldest and most prestigious Central Universities. Established in 1946, the university is recognized for its excellence in higher education, multidisciplinary research, and innovation. The institution promotes high-quality research across science, social sciences, humanities, and professional disciplines while encouraging collaborative projects funded by national agencies.

The Department of General and Applied Geography invites applications for temporary project positions under an Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) sponsored Minor Research Project. The appointments are purely temporary and project-based.

Project Details

Project Title

“Early Summer Warming Amplification (ESWA)-Induced Vulnerability Assessment for Transformative Livelihood Strategies in Central India”

Funding Agency

Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)

Department

Department of General and Applied Geography

Employment Type

Temporary (Project-Based)

Project Duration

6 Months

Job Openings

1. Research Assistant

Number of Posts: 01

Monthly Fellowship: ₹37,000 (Consolidated)

Essential Qualification

• Postgraduate Degree in any Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks.
• Preference will be given to candidates possessing NET, M.Phil., or Ph.D.

Desirable Skills

• Remote Sensing and GIS
• Google Earth Engine
• MODIS, Landsat, Sentinel & ERA5 datasets
• Python programming
• R programming
• Spatial Statistics
• Machine Learning
• Socio-economic survey data analysis
• Field research experience in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh

2. Field Investigator

Number of Posts: 02

Monthly Fellowship: ₹20,000 (Consolidated)

Essential Qualification

• Graduate Degree in any Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a Four-Year Undergraduate Programme.

Desirable Skills

• Household and socio-economic surveys
• GIS applications
• Satellite data processing
• Python or R programming
• Mobile-based survey applications
• Good communication skills in Hindi and regional languages
• Willingness to travel extensively across Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh

Job Responsibilities

Selected candidates will be responsible for:

• Conducting field surveys and socio-economic data collection.
• GIS mapping and spatial analysis.
• Processing remote sensing and satellite datasets.
• Supporting research activities under the ICSSR-funded project.
• Preparing reports and research documentation.
• Assisting in data visualization and statistical analysis.
• Coordinating with the Principal Investigator during fieldwork and project execution.

Important Dates

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should submit their online application before the last date.

Last Date to Apply: 10 August 2026 (11:59 PM IST)

Address

Department of General and Applied Geography
Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya
Sagar – 470003,
Madhya Pradesh, India.