Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani Hyderabad Campus Recruitment 2026: 1 Field Investigator Post

This role is ideal for recent Post Graduate degree holders in Social Science disciplines, particularly those with a background in Disaster Management, Sociology, Economics, Development Studies, Social Work, Geography, or Education, who possess a minimum of 55% marks. Candidates must be fluent in Odia and are enthusiastic about fieldwork and data collection for a long-term research project focusing on coastal erosion and rehabilitation in Odisha. While not mandatory, prior fieldwork experience is a plus.

Individuals seeking permanent government employment, those without a Post Graduate degree in the specified Social Science fields, or applicants lacking proficiency in the Odia language should not apply. The position offers a fixed consolidated pay and is contractual, lasting for the project duration of four years, making it unsuitable for those expecting higher salaries or immediate career progression paths within the institution beyond the project term. Candidates unwilling to relocate or conduct extensive fieldwork in Kendrapara district, Odisha, will also find this role unsuitable.

Joining a project at Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani, a highly reputed deemed university, offers valuable experience in a multi-disciplinary research environment. This specific project, funded by ICSSR and involving collaborations with IIT Madras, IIT Bhubaneswar, and AIIMS New Delhi, provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to a significant national study on coastal erosion. While the role is contractual and project-specific, it offers strong academic and research exposure, enhancing a candidate's profile for future research or academic positions in social sciences and disaster management.