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School of Indian Traditional Music and Dance
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the position of Research Associate, Research Assistant and Field Investigator in ‘ICSSR Sponsored special call for Vision Viksit Bharat@2047 (VVB@2047)’ at School of Indian Traditional Music and Dance, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi- 110067

Project Title: छत्तीसगढ़ के जनजातीय समुदायों के विकास तथा उनकी सतत आजीविका के लिए उनके पारम्परिक और सांस्कृतिक ज्ञान का संकलन एवं दस्तावेजीकरण

Name of the Post [No. of Post(s)]: Research Associate (1)   
Duration (Extendable as per requirements): 3 months (extended up to 12 months)   
Qualification*: Postgraduate in subject relevant to the research area of the Project or any Social Science discipline with minimum 55% with NET /M.Phil./ Ph.D. and 2 years of
research experience   
Remuneration*: Rs.47,000/- per month

Name of the Post [No. of Post(s)]: Research Assistant (2 to 3)   
Duration (Extendable as per requirements): 3 months (extended up to 12 months) 
Qualification*: Ph.D./M.Phil / Postgraduate in subject relevant to the research area of the Project or any Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% Marks    
Remuneration*: Rs.37,000/- per month

Name of the Post [No. of Post(s)]: Field Investigator (1)    
Duration (Extendable as per requirements): not exceeding 6 months
Qualification*: Postgraduate in a social science discipline with a minimum of 55%   
Remuneration*: Rs.20, 000/- per month

*As per ICSSR Guidelines.

Desirable Skills:
• Strong academic writing skills
• Computer Knowledge/ ICT Skills
• Proficiency in Hindi and English language

Process of application: Those aspirants applying for the position are requested to forward their updated resume/CV along with scan copy of mark sheet- certificates to glmeena@mail.jnu.ac.in, gmeena28@yahoo.com  and cc to priyagupta@jnu.ac.in

Kindly mention “Application for the post of Research Associate/Research Assistant/Field Investigator for ICSSR under the special call for Vision Viksit Bharat@2047 (VVB@2047)” in the subject line).

The last date for application is 21st October 2024. The shortlisted candidates will be informed by E-mail/Phone for the interview.

For any further assistance please contact: Dr Priya Gupta (priyagupta@jnu.ac.in)

Prof. Gopal Lal Meena
Dean and Project Coordinator, SITM&D
New Delhi- 110067.
Mobile: 9559226088
Email: gmeena28@yahoo.com

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