Research Associate at National Law University, Jodhpur [Salary Rs 80K, Hindu Succession Act Project]: Apply by July 15

National Law University, Jodhpur is a premier legal education and research institution in India. The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is undertaking a research project titled “Socio-Cultural Impact Assessment of the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005: A Study of Jodhpur District.”

About the role

The selected candidate will contribute to data analysis, report writing, publication-related work, and stakeholder coordination as part of the research team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thematic data analysis.
• Assist in report writing and publication-related activities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders associated with the High Court.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong research skills, particularly in qualitative analysis (knowledge of NVivo is preferred).
• Excellent academic writing skills.
• Publications will be preferred.
• Reading knowledge of Hindi.

Pay

₹80,000 (Lump Sum).

Schedule

Two months (September–October 2026, tentatively).

Interviews will be held online in August 2026 (tentative). Applications must be received by 15 July 2026.