Researcher in Marine products sector Kerala Kochi

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