Hello, I am Zahid Salam, a research-focused data annotator and policy writer based in Kashmir. I have served as a Research Scholar at JNU and as a Research Assistant at the Central University of Kashmir, with a track record in data collection, analysis, and academic writing. I speak English, Urdu, Hindi, and Kashmiri, and I am known for meeting deadlines, critical thinking, and a meticulous approach to proofreading and editing.

Zahid Salam

Hello, I am Zahid Salam, a research-focused data annotator and policy writer based in Kashmir. I have served as a Research Scholar at JNU and as a Research Assistant at the Central University of Kashmir, with a track record in data collection, analysis, and academic writing. I speak English, Urdu, Hindi, and Kashmiri, and I am known for meeting deadlines, critical thinking, and a meticulous approach to proofreading and editing.

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Hello, I am Zahid Salam, a research-focused data annotator and policy writer based in Kashmir. I have served as a Research Scholar at JNU and as a Research Assistant at the Central University of Kashmir, with a track record in data collection, analysis, and academic writing.

I speak English, Urdu, Hindi, and Kashmiri, and I am known for meeting deadlines, critical thinking, and a meticulous approach to proofreading and editing.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Research Scholar at Jawaharlal Nehru University, School of International Studies, New Delhi
February 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Research on international studies; data collection through interviews and fieldwork; policy writing and analysis; dissertation drafting.
Research Scholar (M.Phil.) at School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
August 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
M.Phil. research and dissertation writing in International Studies; data collection and analysis.
Research Assistant at Central University of Kashmir
July 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
Data collection through interviews and questionnaires for project titled “Cross LOC Trade and Peace Building.”
Customer Service Representative at Hewlett-Packard Global Soft Pvt. Ltd.
January 1, 2013 - November 30, 2013
Customer service representative for ESSN clients; handling inquiries and ensuring support quality.
Customer Service Representative at Magna Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
December 1, 2011 - January 31, 2013
Customer service representative at client site Hewlett-Packard Global Soft Pvt. Ltd.

Education

PhD in International Relations at Centre for International Relations, Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora, Kashmir
August 1, 2024 - January 6, 2026
M.Phil. in International Studies at School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
August 1, 2019 - June 29, 2022
Master’s in Political Science at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2021
Master’s in International Relations (Peace and Conflict Studies) at Centre for International Relations, Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora, Kashmir
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2018
Bachelor of Business Management at Alliance Business Academy, affiliated to Bangalore University, Karnataka
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2011

Qualifications

Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) by UGC for pursuing MPhil/PhD
January 1, 2020 - January 6, 2026
National Eligibility Certificate (Assistant Professor in Politics and International Studies) by UGC
January 1, 2020 - January 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment