Centre for Linguistics
School of Languages, Literature & Culture Studies
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for the positions of Research Assistant (01), Field Investigator (02), Part Time Project Support Staff (1) in research project titled “Revisiting Language and Culture of the Rajbanshis” funded by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) under the supervision of Dr. Hari Madhab Ray (project director), Assistant Professor, Centre for Linguistics, School of Languages, Literature & Culture Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067.
The details of the positions, monthly remuneration, qualification etc. are given below;
| S N | Project Staff | No. of Positions | Monthly Remunerations/ Emoluments | Eligibility |
| 1. | Research Assistant | 01 | INR 37000/- p.m. | Essential Qualification: Post graduate in Linguistics/English or allied social science discipline 55% marks with NET/M.Phil./ Ph.D. Desirable Qualification: Post graduate in Linguistics/English/Bengali or allied Social Science discipline with minimum 55% with NET./M.Phil/P.h.D. Typing Proficiency in English and Bengali. Fieldwork experience in data collection and elicitation, acquitance with PRAAT and Fieldworks Language Explorer-Dictionary creation software, experience in questionnaire design and phonetic transcription. |
| 2. | Field Investigator | 02 | INR 20000/-p.m. | Essential Qualification: Post graduate in Linguistics/English or allied social science discipline with minimum 55% marks Desirable qualification: Postgraduate in Linguistics or in Social science discipline with minimum 55% marks, Typing Proficiency in English and Bengali. Fieldwork experience in data collection and elicitation |
| 3. | Part Time Project support staff | 01 | INR 5000/-p.m. | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline |
How to apply:
Interested candidates may send their required documents (Updated CV, relevant marksheets/Certificates, brief description on previous research experience etc.) to email hmray@jnu.ac.in
Kindly mention “Post applied_______________” in the subject line of the email.
The last date for application is 31st August, 2025.
Kindly note
1. Candidates will be shortlisted based on qualification and suitability for the project. Only the short-listed candidates will be called for the interview.
2. Date, Time and Place of the interview will be informed only to the shortlisted candidates.
3. Interview will take place through hybrid mode (Online/offline). For Online interview, link will be shared before the interview. For offline interview place, date and time will be intimated to the shortlisted candidates a week in advance.
4. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
5. The Selected candidates will be appointed purely on temporary basis (extendable to the duration of the project depending upon the performance of the selected candidate for the respective post) or till his/her services are required by the principal investigator.
6. The number of project staff positions are provisional and subject to change depending upon the requirement of the project.
7. Project Staff will be engaged/appointed as per the rules and guidelines of ICSSR and Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
8. For any project related queries, one may reach out @ hmay@jnu.ac.in
Dr. Hari Madhab Ray
Principal Investigator (Project Director)
Assistant Professor
Centre for Linguistics
School of Languages, Literature & Culture Studies
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067, hmray@jnu.ac.in