We are looking for a research intern based out of Bengaluru to work with us on a research project on labour and platform cooperatives for a period of 6 weeks, starting immediately. This is a paid opportunity.
based out of Bengaluru
to work with us on a research project on labour and platform cooperatives for . Designation and remuneration will be commensurate with prior experience and qualifications.
Role and Responsibilities:
1. Translate one interview questionnaire from English to Kannada.
2. Conduct in-depth interviews with 50 Kannada speaking women working in the beauty and salon sector 3. Translate and transcribe all interviews verbatim, from Kannada to English.
Skills and Experience of the Candidate:
1.Bachelors or Masters degree in a social sciences discipline e.g. labor relations, economics, sociology, anthropology, literature, and other related streams (we invite applications from candidates currently pursuing their degrees as well).
2. Strong Kannada language skills - reading, writing and speaking.
3. Availability for 5 full working days per week, for 6 weeks, starting first week of September. (This is open to discussion).
4. . Accepting applications on a rolling basis.
Status: Closed
Senior Researcher - Inclusive Platform Models
Location: Bengaluru
IT for Change is looking to recruit a researcher with a keen interest in techno-design and a penchant for exploring and developing alternative digital enterprise models with communities and social enterprises. This is for our inclusive platform models track through which we examine the future-of-work question for groups such as MSMEs, farmers, informal workers, etc. The ideal candidate will have about 5-7 years of experience with published research, a flair for writing (academic and non-academic), demonstrated track record in leading teams/ supervisory roles, comfort with working in interdisciplinary teams, and a political economy orientation towards understanding issues of gender in the digital economy.
Interested applicants must have:
A PhD/Masters degree including but not limited to, development studies, public policy, economics, gender studies, political economy studies, and other allied degrees
5-7 years of demonstrable research experience, of which at least 3 years in a team lead / supervisory position
Experience in working on social and economic justice issues in the digital / platform economy using intersectional approaches that integrate development theories, critical gender studies, feminism, and other lines of inquiry
Strong analytical writing and publication experience in relation to economic analysis of digital economy related issues
Ability to respond to policy developments and produce research briefs in a quick-footed manner
Expertise in empirical data collection and analysis using statistical tools
Primary responsibilities include:
Supervising a team of researchers towards managing project deliverables
Carrying out independent research with field partners, and developing written outputs from research initiatives, including reports, academic articles, media pieces, and explainers
Anchoring donor co-ordination and documentation requirements, compliance, and M&E tracking for . Designation and remuneration will be commensurate with prior experience and qualifications.