SNDT Women's University Research Assistant & Field Investigator 2026

About This Job

SNDT Women's University is hiring 2 research staff — 1 Research Assistant and 1 Field Investigator — for an ICSSR-funded environmental health project at SNDT College of Home Science, Pune. The project studies airborne and waterborne pollution in Chandrapur District, Maharashtra. If you are a Post Graduate in any Social Science or Science discipline with 55% marks, you can apply by sending your application to the Project Director by email. Salary is Rs. 37,000/month (Research Assistant) or Rs. 20,000/month (Field Investigator). The last date to apply is 1 May 2026.

SNDT Women's University Research Assistant & Field Investigator Recruitment 2026

Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University (SNDT Women's University) has announced 2 temporary research vacancies at SNDT College of Home Science, Pune, under an Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)-funded Major Research Project titled "Environmental Health and Vulnerability Assessment of Airborne and Waterborne Pollution and Associated Disease Burden in Chandrapur District, Maharashtra". The project is led by Dr. Amar Dhere (Project Director), Assistant Professor, Department of Science. The walk-in interview is scheduled for 15 May 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Principal's Cabin, SNDT College of Home Science, Pune.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Research Assistant — 1 Post (Duration: 10 months; Fellowship: Rs. 37,000/month)
• Field Investigator — 1 Post (Duration: 8 months; Fellowship: Rs. 20,000/month)

Who Can Apply?

For Research Assistant (1 Post):

• Essential Qualification: Post Graduate in any Social Science or Science discipline with minimum 55% marks, plus NET / SLET / M.Phil. / Ph.D.
• Desirable: Skills in research methods, handling air and water pollution testing equipment, knowledge of SPSS software, MS Office, Remote Sensing and GIS techniques

For Field Investigator (1 Post):

• Essential Qualification: Post Graduate in any Social Science or Science discipline with minimum 55% marks
• Desirable: Good English reading and writing skills, knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel, research method skills, equipment handling experience, and preferably resident of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra

Note: Only Indian nationals can apply. SNDT Women's University is a women's university; check eligibility for these specific research posts before applying.

Salary

• Research Assistant: Rs. 37,000/month (Consolidated, as per ICSSR guidelines)
• Field Investigator: Rs. 20,000/month (Consolidated, as per ICSSR guidelines)
• The fellowship is purely temporary and tied to the project duration (8 to 10 months)
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview

Application Fee

• No application fee — the application process is entirely email-based, at no cost

Selection Process

1. Application Screening: Project team reviews your emailed application, cover letter, and self-attested testimonials
2. Shortlist Notification: Only short-listed candidates will receive an email by 10 May 2026 for the interview
3. Walk-in Interview: Held on 15 May 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Principal's Cabin, SNDT College of Home Science, Pune. Carry your complete CV, original academic testimonials, and one set of self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents

How to Apply

1. Download the application form attached with the official advertisement on sndt.ac.in
2. Fill the form, attach a cover letter and scanned self-attested testimonials (age, qualifications, experience)
3. Email your application to Dr. Amar Dhere (Project Director) at adhere@homescpune.sndt.ac.in
4. Submit before the last date: 1 May 2026
5. Hard copies are not required — the entire process is email-based

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 10 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 1 May 2026
• Shortlist Email Date: 10 May 2026
• Interview Date: 15 May 2026 at 11:00 AM
• Interview Venue: Principal's Cabin, SNDT College of Home Science, Pune

• Conduct extensive review of literature on airborne and waterborne pollution in Chandrapur district
• Design and prepare research questionnaires, survey tools, and field protocols
• Collect primary and secondary data through fieldwork using spirometers, water pollution kits, and portable air pollution meters
• Sort, classify, and organise field data systematically and verify it for accuracy
• Perform data analysis using SPSS and standard research methods
• Establish rapport with local communities, stakeholders, and respondents during fieldwork
• Maintain ethical standards including informed consent, confidentiality, and responsible handling of sensitive information
• Assist in research paper writing, documentation, and final project report preparation