Research Fellows Required @ Indian Council of World Affairs in New Delhi: ICWA
Indian Council of World Affairs: Sapru House
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The Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), an institution of national importance incorporated under the Indian Parliament’s ICWA Act 2001, invites applications for eight positions of Research Fellows on a contract basis for research work in international affairs. Persons of Indian origin holding PIO/OCI cards are eligible.
Qualifications and experience required: Candidates having the following educational qualifications and experience may apply:
-A consistently good academic record with a Masters Degree in the field of international relations/political science and PhD from a recognized university.
-Expertise in politico-economic and security issues on any of the following countries: Pakistan and Afghanistan, China, Iran, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Maldives, Russia, Sub-Saharan Africa, United States
For two positions of Research Fellows dealing exclusively with economic and financial issues:
Proven expertise on international economic and financial issues (together with other requirements contained herein).
-A strong analytical background with a minimum of 5 years of research/teaching experience in the field of international relations
-At least two referred publications of international standard in the area of specialization
-Ability to function as a team member and proven experience in conference/seminar facilitation
-Command over the English language, and excellent oral and written skills
-Maximum age: 45 years as on April 1, 2010
Short listed candidates will be invited for interview and are expected to write a short essay in English. The subject of the essay will be announced at the venue.
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The contractual term of Research Fellows in the Council would be for a period of two years with a probation period of three months. The monthly emoluments will be Rs.34,462/- plus Rs.3700/- (Transport Allowance) & Rs.10,338/- (HRA)
No other allowances/facilities would be admissible except TA/DA for official tours at the rates admissible to Group-A Officers of the Central Government.
Successful Research Fellows will be required to also help organize and participate in conferences/lectures organized by the ICWA.
Interested candidates may apply latest by 7 July, 2010, along with detailed bio-data to Deputy Director General, Indian Council of World Affairs, Sapru House, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi-110 001, Email: ddg@icwa.in.
