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Junior Research Fellowship at National Law University, Meghalaya [2; Stipend Upto Rs. 42 K/ month]: Apply by Dec 21

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Dec 18, 2023
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Opportunity for enrolling for Junior Research Fellowship at National Law University, Meghalaya. The last date for the application is Dec 21, 2023.

About Junior Research Fellowship

Applications are invited for two project-linked manpower. The manpower (JRFs) may be allowed to register for the PhD program subject to satisfactory performance and the incumbent academic regulations and approvals and be provided fellowships for three years thereafter.

Fellowship Details

Title of the Project: Financial Empowerment in Meghalaya: AI-Powered Multilingual E-Marketplace for Tribes
Funding Agency of the Project: IIT Bhilai Innovation and Technology Foundation
Name of the Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Number of Posts: Two (2)
Duration of the Project: Two (2) Years

Junior Research Fellowship at National Law University, Meghalaya [2; Stipend Upto Rs. 42 K/ month]: Apply by Dec 21 — Junior Research Fellowship at National Law University, Meghalaya

Fellowship Amount

A fellowship amount of ₹ 42,550.00 per month (Including 15% HRA) will be provided till the project ends. Subject to the satisfactory performance of the candidate, a fellowship as per University norms at the time of conversion may be provided for a total of five years, including the project’s duration.

Eligibility

MA (Garo/ Khasi/ English) or MSc (CS/ IT/ equivalent) or MCA or MCom or MBA or BTech (CSE/ IT/ ECE/ DS/ equivalent) or MTech (CSE/ IT/ ECE/ DS/ equivalent) or equivalent or higher degrees.
The candidate should be fluent in Garo, Khasi, or both, and English

Responsibilities

Tasks assigned by the PI/ Co-PI/ university primarily to achieve the project’s objectives. The responsibilities include:
Preparing datasets containing descriptions of artisanal products inter-translated between Garo, Khasi, and English. The JRFs need to frequent the field to meet artisans in primarily the rural areas of Meghalaya to collect information about the products and orient them for the e-marketplace on an ongoing and sustained basis.
Designing, developing, monitoring, and evaluating a multilingual e-marketplace in Khasi, Garo, and English. The JRFs need to contribute to developing the front and back ends of the e-marketplace.
Designing, developing, monitoring, and evaluating a secure seller verification mechanism, including identity verification processes.
Designing, developing, monitoring, and evaluating user ratings and feedback, implementing improvements to the authentication system to enhance trust and authenticity in transactions.
Conducting outreach programs, skill development programs, and workshops for artisans on e-commerce best practices, online marketing, and effective use of the e-marketplace.
Preparing the project-related documentation, reporting, and mandatory declarations, including preparing a detailed monthly and quarterly presentation on the project-related activities.
Liaisoning with institutional and non-governmental bodies to achieve the project
objectives. The university also reserves the right to assign teaching assistantship duties.

Application Process

Applicants need to download the form available at this link.
Applicants are then instructed to fill in the form in detail by typing the necessary details (excluding the signature and passport-sized photograph) and submit the filled-in form using the Google form available at this link in addition to the other required information.
Applicants have to convert the form to PDF format before submitting it and submit all documents in the standard/chronological format.