Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Job Description 

Advt No.  01 date: 05-03-2026

Job Title

JRF - 1

Job location

• Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu

• TDU, Bangalore

Job Summary

• Implementation of livelihood program

• Managing of FPO

• Creation of medical formulation production unit

• Engage in community survey

• Conduct training programs for tribal communities

Project Title

Enhancing the livelihoods among ST communities in Nilgiris Biosphere in Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu

Job Specification

Qualification

Graduate

Experience

• Implemented health & livelihood related projects in rural communities

• Working with tribal communities

• Liaising with government authorities

Skills

• Managing community outreach program

• Proficiency to speak, understand, read and write in English, preferably with proficiency in Tamil.

• Good writing, communication, people management and public relations skills.

• Computer skills

• Ready  to travel across Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu

‍Job Responsibilities

• Participate in organizing training/workshops.

• Implement project specific activities

• Conducting baseline and end line survey related to project in the field

• Community mobilization

• Managing FPO

Project Duration

One year and extendable

Proposed fellowship

Rs. 37000/- + 30% HRA per month

Interested candidates are requested to share the details in the prescribed CV template, mentioning the advertisement number, and email it to hr@tdu.edu.in on or before 12.03.2026

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