Call for Deputation at Research Cell, SCERT, Haryana, Gurgaron

APPLICATION FOR ACTION RESEARCH SCERT calls for applicants from the Department of School Education, Haryana to participate in Action Research with the newly established research cell REAP (Research and Experiments for Action and Policy) within SCERT Gurgaon, Haryana. REAP is looking for motivated candidates with a minimum of two years teaching experience and at least a Master's Degree in Science, Economics or Statistics to participate in field research. Candidates will be trained in research methodologies in collaboration with the Poverty Action Lab, U.S.A and will participate in research activities undertaken by REAP. The research work will involve overseeing policy evaluations in the field, mentoring for teachers where required and qualitative inputs from the action researchers. Two candidates from each district will be selected and plced within DIETs. The selection will take place in two stages:
1. The first is an evaluation of writing skills and interest. Please send a printed 250 word essay on “Why you are interested in Action Research for Education”
2. The second stage comprises of an interview by the Director and additional experts.
Please sendthe essay and your resume in the format attached to: Director SCERT, Opposite Panchayat Bhavan, Near Rajiv Chowk, Gurgaon - 122001, Haryana
Last date for sending applications is 7th September 2011