Research Associate & Research Assistant at NLU Jodhpur [Salary Rs 10K-30K]: Apply by June 1

About National Law University Jodhpur

National Law University Jodhpur is serving as the academic partner institution for a sponsored research project awarded under the thematic work programme of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Rajasthan.

About the Job

The project titled “Electoral Management Bodies and Media-Based Voter Education: A Comparative Analysis of Regulatory and Institutional Provisions Worldwide to Design a Global Standard Model” focuses on undertaking a comparative analysis of regulatory and institutional provisions governing the relationship between Electoral Management Bodies and media-based voter education worldwide.

The project aims to develop a practitioner-oriented global resource and design a Global Standard Model. The final report will be published by IIIDEM under the aegis of the Election Commission of India.

The selected candidates will work under the guidance of the State Thematic Group and the supervision of the Chief Electoral Officer, Rajasthan, and the Principal Investigator at NLUJ.

About the Positions

The University is inviting applications for the following contractual positions:

• Research Associate – 01 Position
• Research Assistant – 01 Position

Eligibility

Research Associate

Applicants must possess either:

• A Master’s degree in Political Science, Journalism & Mass Communication, Law, Public Policy, Public Administration, or allied disciplines with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognised university along with UGC NET qualification; or
• A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.

Desirable Qualifications

• Research experience in electoral law, media regulation, voter education, or comparative democratic governance
• Published papers in Scopus/UGC CARE List journals or policy publications

Research Assistant

Applicants must possess a postgraduate degree in Political Science, Journalism & Mass Communication, Law, Public Policy, Public Administration, or related fields with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognised university.

Desirable Qualifications

• Familiarity with research methods and documentation
• Prior research or internship experience related to elections, media studies, or disability/rights frameworks

Responsibilities

Research Associate

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting qualitative and quantitative primary and secondary research
• Undertaking literature reviews and evidence mapping
• Identifying and screening relevant cases
• Coordinating stakeholder consultations and workshops
• Undertaking comparative analysis and thematic synthesis
• Assisting in drafting thematic reports and policy briefs
• Coordinating with IIIDEM, thematic leads, faculty supervisors, and stakeholders
• Assisting in surveys and questionnaires for Election Management Bodies
• Maintaining research ethics, confidentiality, and data integrity

Research Assistant

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in data collection, field visits, and documentation
• Preparing survey instruments and questionnaire formats
• Compiling and synthesising research findings
• Supporting statistical and qualitative data analysis
• Assisting in drafting reports and literature reviews
• Maintaining research records and correspondence
• Providing logistical and coordination support to the Thematic Group

Duration

The engagement will be on a contractual basis for approximately three months from the date of appointment and will be co-terminus with the project timeline.

Mode

The engagement will be largely online, with periods of offline engagement at the campus and in the field.

Salary

• Research Associate: Rs. 30,000 per month
• Research Assistant: Rs. 10,000 per month

The remuneration will be provided for the duration of the project.

Additional Information

• The engagement is project-specific and does not confer any right to continued employment or regularisation.
• Selected candidates will not be entitled to any additional benefits.
• Preference may be given to candidates with published research experience in Scopus/UGC CARE List journals, policy briefs, or other academic publications in relevant areas.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
• No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
• The University and the Office of the CEO, Rajasthan reserve the right to shortlist candidates, modify the number of positions, or keep any post vacant in case suitable candidates are not found.

Code of Conduct

Selected candidates will be required to maintain integrity in research, confidentiality regarding unpublished material, neutrality in research work, transparency regarding conflicts of interest, and compliance with IIIDEM’s terms and conditions, including copyright provisions.

Location

The positions are based at National Law University Jodhpur and/or the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Rajasthan, as determined by the Principal Investigator and the CEO Office.

Last Date to Apply

Applications must be submitted within seven days from the publication date of the advertisement dated May 25, 2026.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates must submit their application via email to [email protected]

The application should include:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A Statement of Purpose (SoP) of not more than 500 words outlining the candidate’s interest in and suitability for the position.