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Are you a legal scholar or social science researcher with expertise in family law, property law, or socio-legal studies? National Law University, Jodhpur (NLU Jodhpur) is inviting applications for one position of Research Associate under its Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The selected candidate will work on a high-impact research project titled “Socio-Cultural Impact Assessment of the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005: A Study of Jodhpur District.” Offering a lucrative lump sum stipend of ₹80,000 for a duration of two months, this role involves thematic data analysis, report writing, and stakeholder coordination with the High Court. If you possess an LL.M., M.A., or Ph.D. with strong qualitative analysis skills and a reading knowledge of Hindi, review the details below to submit your application before July 15.
Job Details
| Details | Information |
| About Organisation | National Law University, Jodhpur (NLU Jodhpur) is a premier legal education and top-tier research institution in India. |
| Project Title | “Socio-Cultural Impact Assessment of the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005: A Study of Jodhpur District.” |
| About the Job | Working as a Research Associate to drive thematic data analysis, manage publication-related work, and handle institutional stakeholder coordination as part of the core research team. |
| Eligibility | Ph.D. in Law, Sociology, or Social Work; OR M.A. in Sociology or Social Work; OR LL.M. with specialization in Family Law, Property Law, or Socio-Legal Studies. |
| Key Requirements | Strong research skills with a preference for qualitative analysis tools (NVivo), excellent academic writing capabilities, past publications (preferred), and a functional reading knowledge of Hindi. |
| Work Profile | Conducting thematic data analysis, assisting in final report drafting, managing publication operations, and coordinating closely with stakeholders associated with the High Court. |
| Duration | 2 Months (September–October 2026, tentatively) |
| Date of Interview | August 2026 (Tentative via Online Mode) |
| No. of Vacancies | 1 Post |
| Salary / Stipend | ₹80,000 (Lump Sum) |
| Location | Jodhpur, Rajasthan |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 July 2026 ⏳ |
| Application Procedure | Submit your application via email by compiling all requested documents into a single consolidated PDF file. |
| Contact Information | Send to: recruitment@nlujodhpur.ac.in CC to: abhandari@nlujodhpur.ac.in |
| Official Link | N/A |
