Dear All,

The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS), India is seeking applications for the position of Research Associate, to support its Access to Knowledge (A2K) Programme https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/CIS-A2K.

The research associate is expected to support the larger goals of the programme, which include growth of Indian language Wikipedias, related Wikimedia projects and the contributor communities. Your primary responsibility will be to undertake research on selected topics relevant to key areas of programmatic work. For the present year, the focus will be on studying challenges and efforts to bridge the gender gap/bias on Indian language Wikimedia projects,  exploring possibilities of collaboration with organizations working on building resources related to gender and sexuality, and assisting with a baseline study on Wikisource projects in India.

Given present restrictions on movement due to the pandemic, this would be a remote, full-time position until further notice. Do note that the position is open only to applicants based in India. We specifically encourage applications from individuals identifying as women, LGBTQIA+ and of gender non-conforming identity and sexual orientation.

The deadline for applications is Friday, August 6, 2021. Please read the detailed call for applications here: https://cis-india.org/jobs/call-for-research-associate-access-to-knowledge-p....

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best wishes,

sneha