Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.

🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION

Jawaharlal Nehru University

🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), located in New Delhi, is one of India’s leading universities known for its emphasis on research and interdisciplinary studies. The university is home to various schools and centers that focus on diverse fields of study, including the School of Language, Literature & Culture Studies, which houses the Center for Spanish, Portuguese, Italian & Latin American Studies (CSPILAS).

💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION

• Research Associate
• Research Assistant
• Field Investigator
• Part-time Project Support Staff

🎯PROJECT DETAILS

• Project title: “The Literature and Culture around Student and Youth Movements in India and Latin America in 20th and 21st Century”
• Principal Investigator:  Dr. Lovey Srivastava
• Code: CSPILAS, SLL&CS, JNU
• Sponsor: ICSSR

🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT

• Research Associate: PhD in Social Science and Humanities (preferably in Political Science, Media Studies, Cultural Studies or Sociology) with a minimum of 55% marks in MA and 2 years’ experience of teaching or research. 
• Research Assistant: Postgraduate degree in Social Science discipline (preferably Master’s in Political Science, Media Studies, Language, Literature, or Sociology) with a minimum of 55% marks and NET/M. Phil/Ph.D.
• Field Investigator: Postgraduate degree in Social Science and Humanities (preferably Master’s in Political Science, Media Studies, Language, Literature, or Sociology) with a minimum of 55% marks.
• Part-time Project Support Staff: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and experience of working in academic institutions.         

🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹

As Per Norms

The monthly remuneration for the positions are as follows: Research Associate – INR 47,000, Research Assistant – INR 37,000, Field Investigator – INR 20,000, and Part-time Project Support Staff – INR 5,000.

💺 JOB LOCATION

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi – 110067

📝 HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are requested to fill-in the following Google form by 12th September, 2026: ICSSR https://forms.gle/JT1WGSDwoowyjY9v9 . Candidates will be shortlisted based on qualification and suitability for the project. Only the short-listed candidates will be called for the interview, which will take place through online mode only. The link will be shared before the interview.

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications, including an updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, and a passport-sized photograph, to the specified email address.

📅 IMPORTANT DATE

The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 12th September, 2026

📫 CONTACT INFORMATION

📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

Center for Spanish, Portuguese, Italian & Latin American Studies, School of Language, Literature & Culture Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi – 110067

📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE

Jawaharlal Nehru University invites applications from eligible candidates for the Research Associate and Research Assistant positions

Research Associate and Research Assistant positions Recruitment: View Official Notification

Reference: https://www.jnu.ac.in/career