project
Applications are invited for the position of Research Associate in the Department of Economics
& Finance at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa for a NABARD sponsored research project
titled “Assessing the Farmers’ Participation and Challenges in Linking Agricultural Produce Market
Committee (APMC) Markets by e-National Agricultural Market (e-NAM): Evidence from the State of
Goa”(336/P-371/2023-24).
Principal Investigator: Dr. R. L. Manogna, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics &
Finance.
Broad area of Research: Agricultural Commodity Markets.
Duration of the project: 1 year
Fellowship Amount (Rs.): 35000/- PM Consolidated
Accommodation:
Hostel accommodation will be provided subject to availability and will be governed by the rules
and regulations of the Institute prevailing at the time of joining of the candidate.
Qualification:
Post-Graduation in Economics/Statistics/Social Sciences/Management selected through a process
described through the following:–
1. Scholars who are selected through UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship)
Desirable Qualifications: Aware of softwares, i.e., STATA, Advance Excel; good communication
skills, field experience, familiar with primary data collection.
Note: Candidate from Goa with local language knowledge will be given preference.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may send application and curriculum vitae with details of
research experience to the principal investigator (email: [email protected]) by
September 26). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via e-mail for online interview. The
position is temporary and ends with the project. The PI has full power to terminate the position
during the project if performance is not satisfactory.
Selected candidate will get a chance to apply for PhD degree at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa
Campus (Rules of PhD program for BITS Pilani are applicable)