Centre for Historical Studies
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067
Readvertisement for the post of ‘Researcher’ in the project titled ‘Notes, letters, diaries, posters and pamphlets: Narrating ideas ofindigeneity in Jharkhand, India’
Applications are invited for the post of ‘Researcher’ for the project titled ‘Notes, letters, diaries, posters and pamphlets: Narrating ideas ofindigeneity in Jharkhand, India’. This project is funded by the Modern Endangered Archives Programme of the UCLA Library
Essential Qualifications:
- M.A. in History or in any other discipline of the Social Sciences
- Ability to read and write in Hindi and English, and ability to translate from Hindi to English
Desirable Qualifications:
- Ph.D on any theme related to adivasi histories
- Has a preliminary knowledge of Jharkhand and of adivasi intellectuals in Jharkhand
- Familiarity with one or more adivasi languages in Jharkhand, and preferably Kurukh and Mundari
- Has the experience of working in the archives
Emoluments: Rs 30,000 per month and an additional Rs 10,000 as house-rent allowance. The candidate would need to stay in Ranchi during archival research.
Nature of appointment: Temporary and for nine months only.
Mode of application: Interested candidates are requested to state in their applications why they consider themselves to be suitable for the post. A current CV is to be attached to the application. A testimonial, if provided, would be welcome. Applications are to be sent by email to the following email addresses: sangeetadasgupta@mail.jnu.ac.in and sangeetadasgupta@hotmail.com. The last date for applying is 15 June 2022.
THOSE WHO HAVE APPLIED EARLIER DO NOT NEED TO APPLY AGAIN.
Mode of evaluation: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their qualifications. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the selection committee will interview the candidates via online mode. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated through e-mail to appear for the online interview.
Sangeeta Dasgupta
(Principal Investigator)
Centre for Historical Studies
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067
E mail. sangeetadasgupta@mail.jnu.ac.in , sangeetadasgupta@hotmail.com