NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY, Delhi

Sector-14, Dwarka, New Delhi (India)

RESEARCH PROJECT ON INDIGENOUS AND ENDANGERED LANGUAGES

E-Mail: IEL@nludelhi.ac.in

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National Law University, Delhi invites applications from Indian citizens for the following academic and administrative staff positions on a contract basis in a UGC funded project.

ABOUT THE RESEARCH PROJECT:

Funding Agency: University Grants Commission

Project Title: Study and Research towards Preservation and Promotion of Indigenous and Endangered Languages

Project Coordinator: Prof. (Dr.) Prasannanshu

Language is an integral part of the social identity and ethnicity of a group. To preserve a social groups or tribes cultural identity it is essential to help them preserve their language. UGCs present initiative to offer support grant for study and research in Indigenous and Endangered Languages to enable State Universities to pay a greater attention to the marginal languages, non-scheduled languages, languages of tribal and nomadic communities and the languages that deserve a measure of social sympathy and academic attention. is expected not only to be academically significant but also important in promoting social justice.

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR FILLING UP THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

Srl. No.	Post	Qualifications	Remuneration
	Research Associates	A good Masters degree, or preferably a PHD in Linguistics/Social Anthropology /Anthropological Linguistics /Law/Culture/Literature, or any other relevant field. Research experience/publications will be desirable.	Rs. 25000 Per Month +HRA for non-PhDs and Rs. 28000 Per Month +HRA for PhDs holders. All salaries pre-revised subject to revision, or as per NLUD rules.
	Cartographer (on contract)	M.A. / M.Sc. in Geography with knowledge of Computers and preferably Linguistics. Prior experience in cultural linguistic profiling, and exposure to Arcinfo/GIS would be an added advantage.	Rs. 45,000 (consolidated)
	Language Archivist or Documentation Officer (on contract)	MCA/MTech/PHD in Computer Science, or any other degree in a relevant subject with knowledge of language archiving and documentation. Preferably with knowledge of Linguistics, or PHD in Linguistics with knowledge of computers. Desirable: knowledge of library management and an additional degree in Library Science.	65000, or as per NLUD rules.
	Short Term Visiting Faculty (on contract)	PHD (with NET if applicable). Preferably a Senior academic of Linguistics/ Literature/ Social Anthropology /Anthropological Linguistics / Law/ Culture, or any other relevant field.	As per NLUD rules.
	Steno/ PA to the Head: One (on contract)	Graduate, preferably with knowledge of office management, accounting, computers, stenography, typing. Good Communication Skills are essential. Work experience of five years or more is desirable.	40000, or as per NLUD rules.
	Class IV/Multi task messenger one (on contract)	12th or higher. Preferably with Knowledge of computers, driving and good Communication Skills. Prior experience of working in an office is desirable.	20000, or as per NLUD rules.
	Native Speakers of endangered languages of NCR and surrounding states to act as resource persons. (on contract)	Native speakers of endangered languages of NCR and surrounding states. Literacy, some schooling or a college degree are desirable but not essential.	To be paid @ Ph.D. student JRF.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested persons are required to register and provide their details online within two weeks from the date of posting of this advertisement.

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PLEASE NOTE:

1. These posts are purely temporary and are co-terminus with the project period and the University shall have no liability towards the incumbents. The period of employment would be as per the terms of offer mentioned in the appointment letter.

2. National Law University, Delhi reserves the right to extend the closing date for receipt of applications.

3. The University reserves the right to conduct written examinations and/or interviews and not fill up any or all the advertised posts. The vacancies may be kept open until suitable candidates are appointed, and the University may draw reserve panel(s) for future vacancies.

4. National Law University, Delhi also reserves the right to withdraw this Advertisement.

5. The University will be unable to pay TA/DA for interview and / or joining, travel, and other expenses, however the possibility of a telephonic/video interview in cases considered appropriate by the University can be explored.

6. The University may relax any of the qualifications / experience at its discretion; and modify the terms of appointment and service. Further, applications received earlier or after the last date of submission, and in any format, may also be considered at the discretion of the University.

7. Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification of the candidate concerned.

8. Merely appearing in Interview will not confer any right on the candidates for selection.

9. No interim queries regarding interview/selection can be entertained at any stage.

10. After screening the applications only shortlisted candidates shall be called for the written test and/or Interview, the details shall be intimated by email.

11. National Law University, Delhi is an equal opportunity employer.

PROFILE OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

1. A self-motivated team is sought to be built. Hence only dedicated people with a passion for work, openness to learn new things and team spirit need apply.

2. Research is the core focus of the project, and it is sought that a constant stream of publications, including research articles, journals, books, blogs and newspaper/media contributions should be produced by the team for spreading awareness, and leaving a work of lasting importance for the academic community.

3. People with a burning passion for the cause of the endangered languages, a sense of humour, dedication, capacity to focus on goals, and positive outlook would form ideal members of the team.

4. They should be ready to present the work of the research team in the media and conferences, seminars, and to the relevant officials and organizations. We appreciate academic honesty, quality of research, and responsibility towards the institution, work, and team.

5. Openness to new ideas, learning capability, non-discriminatory, non-hierarchical behaviour, respect for each others dignity, and a willingness to shoulder the teams academic and administrative work is essential.

6. Finally: politeness, good communication skills, leadership qualities, an ability to follow instructions, energy, and enthusiasm would characterize the person that we are looking for.