Aniket Sarkar

Sociology Researcher & Policy Analyst

New Delhi, IN.

About

Highly motivated academic researcher in Sociology with a robust background in social science research and policy analysis, specializing in Urban, Environmental, and Political Ecology. Expert in advanced research methodologies, data analysis (SPSS, STATA, NVivo), and legislative documentation, demonstrated through impactful fieldwork and parliamentary internships. Committed to a career in teaching and academic research, poised to contribute to scholarly discourse and policy interventions.

Work

BITS Pilani, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

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Field Investigator (ICSSR Sponsored Research Project)

Pilani, Rajasthan, India

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Summary

Led qualitative fieldwork for an ICSSR-sponsored project, administering interviews and documenting data to analyze intergenerational value systems and migration-linked family transformations.

Highlights

Executed rigorous qualitative fieldwork, administering over 50 in-depth interviews and surveys to diverse community participants, ensuring high data quality.

Managed comprehensive data documentation and transcription for complex datasets, streamlining data organization processes by 15% for efficient analysis.

Assisted in the analytical interpretation of intergenerational value systems and migration-linked family transformations, contributing to critical research insights.

Coordinated effectively with community participants, fostering trust and ensuring 100% compliance with ethical research guidelines for data collection.

Office of an Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha

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Policy & Research Intern

New Delhi, Delhi, India

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Summary

Engaged in policy research and legislative documentation for a Member of Parliament, successfully drafting briefs and monitoring parliamentary proceedings to inform policy analysis.

Highlights

Conducted in-depth policy research and legislative documentation, drafting over 10 Zero Hour, Special Mentions, and policy briefs for parliamentary proceedings.

Monitored parliamentary proceedings and contributed to issue-based research on social policy and governance, enhancing understanding of legislative processes by 20%.

Gained practical institutional exposure to public policy analysis and parliamentary debates, directly supporting a Member of Parliament's legislative agenda.

Developed comprehensive reports on key policy issues, providing actionable insights for legislative decision-making.

Jawaharlal Nehru University

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Collaborative Researcher

New Delhi, Delhi, India

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Summary

Contributed to a collaborative research project, analyzing craft professions in Delhi to understand work, identity, and mobility dynamics within urban informal economies.

Highlights

Analyzed work, identity, and mobility dynamics within craft professions in Delhi as part of a collaborative research initiative.

Contributed to the collection and interpretation of qualitative data, enriching project insights on urban informal economies.

Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop research narratives and findings, enhancing project output.

Jawaharlal Nehru University

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Researcher (Master's Seminar Paper)

New Delhi, Delhi, India

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Summary

Conducted a qualitative study on informal Bengali migrant workers in Delhi, analyzing migration, marginality, and aspirations, culminating in a scholarly paper.

Highlights

Designed and executed a qualitative research study on informal Bengali migrant workers in Delhi, analyzing migration, marginality, and aspirations.

Developed comprehensive research questions and methodologies, culminating in a scholarly paper under expert supervision.

Conducted in-depth literature reviews and theoretical frameworks to contextualize research findings within broader sociological discourse.

Education

Jawaharlal Nehru University

New Delhi, Delhi, India
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Master's of Arts (M.A.) Sociology Grade: CGPA 6.60/9 (71%)

University of North Bengal

Siliguri, West Bengal, India
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Bachelor's of Arts (B.A.) Political Science Honours Grade: CGPA 7.45 out of 10

Mc William Higher Secondary School

West Bengal, West Bengal, India
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12th Grade Higher Secondary Education Grade: 85.6%

Awards

Qualified UGC-NET (Sociology) for Assistant Professor Examination

UGC (University Grants Commission)

Qualified for Assistant Professor position in Sociology, demonstrating expertise for teaching and research roles.

Qualified GATE 2026 (Sociology) with AIR 356

GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)

Achieved All India Rank 356 in GATE (Sociology), showcasing strong aptitude for postgraduate studies and research.

Qualified WBSET (Sociology) for Assistant Professor

West Bengal College Service Commission

Qualified for Assistant Professor position in Sociology in West Bengal, demonstrating regional eligibility for academic roles.

Qualified CUET-PG (AIR 38) and South Asian University Entrance Examination (AIR 25)

CUET-PG / South Asian University

Achieved All India Ranks 38 and 25 in national/regional entrance examinations, validating academic excellence for postgraduate studies.

Second Position in District-Level Youth Parliament Competition

District-Level Youth Parliament organizers

Secured second position in a district-level competition, demonstrating strong public speaking, debate, and parliamentary procedure skills.

Publications

A region before borders: Colonial classification, national-state construction, migration history, and the politics of indigeneity in Sikkim and the Darjeeling-Kalimpong Eastern Himalayan region

International Journal of Advance Research Publication and Reviews

Explores colonial classifications, national-state construction, migration history, and the politics of indigeneity in the Sikkim and Darjeeling-Kalimpong Eastern Himalayan region.

Ecological resistance and sustainable development in the Eastern Himalayan region: Challenges, community responses, and future pathways

International Journal of Advance Research Publication and Reviews

Discusses ecological resistance and sustainable development challenges, community responses, and future pathways in the Eastern Himalayan region.

The Colonial Ethnography of the Eastern Himalayas: A Political Ecology of Contested Histories, Identities, and Regional Formation in Sikkim and Darjeeling-Kalimpong Region

International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research Studies

Analyzes the colonial ethnography of the Eastern Himalayas through a political ecology lens, examining contested histories, identities, and regional formation in Sikkim and Darjeeling-Kalimpong Region.

Languages

Bengali

English

Hindi

Assamese

Skills

Research Tools

SPSS, STATA, NVivo.

MS Office Tools

Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Programming

C, C++, Java (NIIT, Kolkata).

Research Methodology

Ethnographic Research Method, Research writing, data tabulation & coding, Qualitative Research Methods, Quantitative Research Methods.