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Opening for research
associate/Project scientist at IIT Delhi: http://www.cse.iitd.ernet.in/~aseth/act4d/
Project title: Social media tools for low-income communities
Project description: Social media tools for blogs, photo and video sharing, and online social networking websites have revolutionized accountability in governance, awareness about current affairs, and even helped in the preservation of cultural artifacts through digital media. How can similar tools be made available in developing regions, where literacy and network connectivity remain significant challenges? We are working on a variety of innovative technologies in this regard, in affiliation with non-profit organizations working on community radio, community video, phone-based messaging systems, etc. We are looking for a person with a journalism background to help us understand the information needs of low-income communities, and study the impact of technological interventions.
Job description · Field research on rural information needs · Feedback on the development and deployment of different technologies · Work together with PhD and other research scholars, and assist in research and publications · Will require travel to various parts of India, including rural areas
Skills needed Bachelors/Masters in mass
communication Well versed in IT skills Experience in survey design · Very quick at execution · Excellent communication skills and an understanding personality to effectively engage in discussions with rural communities · High levels of persistence and resourcefulness · Ability to work independently and take initiative · Committed to social development
Long term prospects · The job is ideal for those who want to get into a
research career or are planning for graduate studies in social
sciences research in the near future. Working in a university
environment with skilled faculty and research scholars will
provide the necessary training and credibility if you want to go
in for higher studies
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JD for rural journalism research.doc
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