Requirement:
Short-Term Assignment | Hiring Research Assistants | #Kerala #Andhra
Duration: 1-2 weeks | Location: Kochi, Visakhapatnam
(Preference to candidates from coastal areas)
Ikaai India Research is looking for motivated Research Assistants for 1-2 weeks long field assignment as part of an evaluation study in the fisheries and seafood sector.
Key Responsibilities:
Field visits & stakeholder interviews
Engage with: processing units, exporters, fishing vessels, ice plants, farms, and more
Prepare short field reports and transcriptions
Eligibility:
* Bachelor’s/Master’s in fisheries, aquaculture, marine biology, seafood processing, oceanography, or social sciences
* Prior field experience preferred; freshers may apply
* Must be available full-time for the entire assignment
* Willing to travel extensively
* Apply by 26.08.2025:
Send your CV to hr@ikaaiindia.in
Subject: Application – Research Assistant - {State Name}
(Early applicants will be given preference)
Travel Expenditure: As per actuals (Mode of transportation can be Auto/Rickshaw/Non-AC Bus)
Persons with two wheelers are preferable.
IMPORTANT:
- This is an urgent requirement — selected candidates must be ready to join immediately.
- Only those who are available full-time for 2-3 weeks assignment should apply.
Deadline: 15.08.2025 (Early applications will be given preferences)
Roles & Responsibilities:
Ø Conduct field visits across designated locations
Ø Collect quantitative data through mobile application
Ø Conduct KII with the stakeholders
Ø Prepare concise and accurate field reports
Ø Engage with the following stakeholder segments:
· Processing Plants
· Exporters
· Storage Premises
· Fishing Vessels
· Dried/Salted Fish Handling Centres
· Live Fish Handling Centres
· Peeling Sheds
· Conveyance Operators
· Fresh/Chilled Fish Handling Centres
· Independent/Common Ice Plants
· Farms
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹1,000.00 - ₹1,500.00 per day
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kochi, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Language:
- Malayalam (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)
Work Location: In person