Cotton University Recruitment 2025: Apply for Field Investigator, Research Assistant & Junior Research Fellow Posts
Cotton University, Panbazar, Guwahati – one of the premier higher education institutions in Northeast India – has released multiple recruitment advertisements for temporary research positions under ICSSR and DST (TEXMin) funded projects. These openings provide an excellent opportunity for postgraduates and research enthusiasts to work on significant social science and earth science projects.
Below are the details of the advertised posts:
🔹 1. Field Investigator
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- Project Title: Rivers as Catalysts for Sustainable Development Goals: Exploring the Potential for Reviving the Bharalu river in Guwahati city of Northeast India
- Number of Posts: 01
- Duration: 3 months (from the date of appointment)
- Monthly Emoluments: ₹20,000/-
- Eligibility:
- Postgraduate in any Social Science discipline or Earth Sciences (e.g., Geography) with at least 55% marks.
- Desirable: Experience in fieldwork-based data collection.
📌 Application Process:
Eligible candidates must send their CV, cover letter, and supporting documents (soft copy/hard copy) to Dr. Jyoti Das, Project Director and Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Cotton University.
- Email: jyoti.das@cottonuniversity.ac.in
- Last Date: Within 1 week from the date of advertisement publication on the university website.
🔹 2. Research Assistant
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- Project Title: Geographical Indications: Promoting Sustainability and Traditional Knowledge in Assam (ICSSR, Ministry of Education sponsored)
- Tenure: 20 months
- Nature of Appointment: Temporary
- Salary: ₹37,000/- per month
- Eligibility:
- Postgraduate in a Social Science discipline with at least 55% marks.
- NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. candidates preferred.
📌 Application Process:
Interested candidates must submit their bio-data and scanned copies of testimonials within 15 days from the date of advertisement publication at researchprojectcu25@gmail.com.
- Project Director: Dr. Ujjal Deka Baruah, Associate Professor, Department of Geography, Cotton University.
- Important Note: The position requires intensive travel and lodging in different parts of Assam.
🔹 3. Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
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- Project Title: Development of algorithms and software plugins for Geostatistical Co-Simulation and Regionalized Classification for aiding deposit scale modelling (TEXMin Foundation sponsored project, Department of Geology)
- Number of Posts: 01
- Duration: Initially 1 year, extendable up to 2 years based on performance.
- Remuneration: ₹31,000/- per month + HRA (16% = ₹4,960/-).
- Eligibility:
- M.Sc./M.Tech. in Geology/Applied Geology/Earth Science with CGPA/CPI 6.5/10 or 60% marks.
- Proficiency in Python scripting, Machine Learning, Mining Geostatistics.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Upper Age Limit: 30 years (as of 30th August 2025), with relaxation as per rules.
📌 Application Process:
Applications should be sent within 14 days from the advertisement date with CV and documents to:
- Dr. Parag Jyoti Dutta, Principal Investigator, Associate Professor, Department of Geology, Cotton University.
- Email: paragjdutta@gmail.com
✅ General Instructions for All Posts
- All posts are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
- Original certificates must be produced at the time of the interview.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- Selection will be based on academic qualifications, relevant experience, and interview performance.
📌 Conclusion
Cotton University’s latest recruitment drive for Field Investigator, Research Assistant, and Junior Research Fellow positions is a valuable opportunity for postgraduate candidates to gain research experience in Social Sciences, Geography, Earth Sciences, and Applied Geology. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply within the stipulated deadlines.
For further updates, candidates should regularly check the official website: www.cottonuniversity.ac.in