Position of Research Assistant – Under the project on Victim Compensation Scheme funded by The West Bengal National University of Juridical Science (NUJS)
The Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) has invited application for the position of Research Assistant under the project on Victim Compensation Scheme funded by The West Bengal National University of Juridical Science (NUJS).
Roles and Responsibilities
Under the guidance of Principal Investigator/CoInvestigators, the incumbent shall perform the following roles and responsibilities in a project titled “Study on the Implementation of Victim Compensation Scheme for the women victims in the State of Gujarat”.
(i) Provide research assistance to Principal Investigator/Co-Investigators;
(ii) Conduct interdisciplinary research in view of aim and objectives of the Project;
(iii) Developing qualitative and quantitative tools, and making qualitative and quantitative research analysis;
(iv) Collecting data, compilation of datasets and interpretation of data analysis and report writing;
(v) Perform project related duties including administrative, coordination, etc. required to achieve the aim and objectives of the project;
(vi) Any other research or project related work which may be assigned by the Principal Investigator/Co-Investigator;
Essential Criteria
(i) Master’s Degree in Law, Criminology or Social Work with at least 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university; or Research Scholar in Law, Criminology or Social Work;
(ii) Interest in Criminal Law is essential;
(iii) Good knowledge of latest national and international research trends and developments in Law;
(iv) Working experience in MS Office, basic knowledge of information technology;
(v) Strong analytical skills, excellent English writing and communication abilities and the ability to manage research projects;
(vi) Working knowledge of Gujarati and Hindi;
Highly desirable
(i) Experience in court practice (Criminal Procedure), teaching/research in premier law universities/colleges;
(ii) Experience in empirical legal research;
(iii) Publication of research paper/article in reputed journal;
(iv) Presentation/Participation in State or National Level Conference/Symposium;
(v) Excellent inter-personal and team-building skills;
(vi) Ability to innovate and to improve academic programmes or services and to pursue interesting new ideas and new methods;
(vii) Female candidates shall be preferred;
Remuneration: ₹ 20,000/- per month (Fixed)
Date of Advertisement: Tuesday, 20 September, 2022
Last Date of Application: Tuesday, 04 October, 2022
Duration: Six (06) Months
Citation: Advertisement Reference No. : GNLU/AC/FP-016/2022
