What it means to work in AARC?
Working at AARC is not just a job — it is a commitment to solving real societal problems.
You will engage with complex, often unaddressed challenges across mental wellness, education, and environment, and help translate research into meaningful impact.
We are building from the ground up — which means ownership, learning, and responsibility from day one. If you are someone who seeks purpose, is comfortable with ambiguity, and wants to contribute to something larger than yourself, AARC is the place to be.
Current Openings at AARC
Position(1 No) : Strategic Collaborations Manager
Location: Remote
Type: Full-time / Founding Team
About the Role
This is a bridge role between AARC’s applied research work and the external ecosystem.
You will continuously engage with policymakers, institutions, NGOs, and partners — translating AARC’s research into clear, practical narratives, identifying collaboration opportunities, and aligning our work with real-world needs.
Responsibilities
- Engage with government bodies, NGOs, institutions, and partners to present AARC’s work
- Translate research concepts into simple, stakeholder-friendly communication
- Identify funding, collaboration, and pilot opportunities
- Conduct quick landscape research to understand problem areas, stakeholders, and gaps
- Drive presentations, demos, and discussions with potential partners
- Act as a bridge between AARC teams and external stakeholders, aligning direction and priorities
- Facilitate continuous feedback loop from field → research → execution
Required Skills
- Strong communicator who can simplify complex ideas without losing depth
- Comfortable with frequent stakeholder interactions and discussions
- Able to learn new domains quickly and build contextual understanding
- Confident in asking questions, challenging ideas, and leading conversations
- Self-driven, adaptable, and comfortable in an early-stage, evolving setup
Language & Communication
- Excellent spoken and written communication
- Strong proficiency in English and Hindi
- Knowledge of any South Indian language is a strong advantage
Education & Experience
- Formal degree and experience are optional for this role
- What matters: thinking ability, communication, and learning mindset
- Belief in AARC vision and long term commitment to travel with AARC is highly desired
Position(10 No.s) : AARC Applied Research Fellowship
Location: Remote
Type: Full-time
About the Role
Join the founding cohort of the Akshara Applied Research Center (AARC) and work on real-world societal problems in mental wellness, education, and cognitive systems.
You will gain hands-on exposure to how ideas move from problem → research → architecture → real-world deployment, working closely with experienced mentors.
Key Responsibilities
- Work on real-world problem statements
- Assist in applied research, literature review, and data analysis
- Contribute to solution design, system flows, and architecture discussions
- Support development of AI-driven or rule-based prototypes
- Participate in design discussions, reviews, and structured research activities
- Document findings, prepare reports, workflows, and knowledge artifacts
- Collaborate with research, engineering, and domain teams
- Support testing, validation, and pilot activities
- Follow defined ethical, safety, and research guidelines
What You Will Gain
- Exposure to real applied research work
- Understanding of AI systems, architecture thinking, and problem-solving approaches
- Experience working on impact-driven projects
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Experience certificate and recommendation based on performance
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Information Technology
(Final-year students may also apply)
Preferred Skills
- Good understanding of programming concepts in Python / Java / JavaScript or similar
- Good understanding of AI/ML fundamentals, data handling, and analytical thinking
- Ability to break down complex problems into structured components
- Ability to document ideas, findings, and workflows clearly
- Strong learning mindset, ownership, and collaboration skills
Commitment and Fellowship
- Minimum expected commitment: 6 months
- Fellowship will be offered based on performance after successful completion of the probation and training period.
Send your profile to contact@aarc.in; with subject line <Application for Research & Partnerships Lead>
