[Paid] Research Associate at NLU Jodhpur, Jodhpur (Hindu Succession Act Project)

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at National Law University, Jodhpur invites applications for one position of Research Associate under the Research Seed Funding Project titled "Socio-Cultural Impact Assessment of the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005: A Study of Jodhpur District". The project examines the socio-cultural implications of the 2005 amendment on succession and inheritance rights and aims to contribute to legal and policy discourse through empirical socio-legal research.

National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ) was established in 1999 and is one of India's leading institutions for legal education and research. The University is currently marking its Silver Jubilee and undertakes a wide range of research across law and allied social sciences.

• PhD in Law, Sociology, or Social Work; or M.A. in Sociology/Social Work; or LLM in Law with specialization in Family Law, Property Law, or Socio-Legal Studies.
• Strong research skills with qualitative analysis (NVivo preferred).
• Excellent academic writing (publications preferred).
• Reading knowledge of Hindi.

• Thematic data analysis.
• Report writing and publication assistance.
• Coordination with High Court stakeholders.

The position carries a lump-sum stipend of Rs 80,000. The engagement is for two months, tentatively September to October 2026, on a contractual basis.

Submit a single PDF containing your cover letter, updated CV, academic transcripts, and a writing sample by email to recruitment@nlujodhpur.ac.in with a copy to abhandari@nlujodhpur.ac.in. Use the subject line "Application: (Research Associate) - HSA 2005 Project". Applications close on 15 July 2026, with online interviews expected in August 2026. NLU Jodhpur reserves the right to accept or reject applications without assigning reasons.