University of Allahabad Announces Research Staff Positions for Jal Jeevan Mission Project

University of Allahabad Announces Research Staff Positions for Jal Jeevan Mission Project

Apply Now: Research Associate, Assistant, and Field Investigator Positions at Allahabad University

ICSSR Collaborative Project Invites Applications for Research Staff Positions

The Department of Geography at the University of Allahabad, a central university based in Prayagraj, has released an advertisement inviting applications for various research staff positions under the Collaborative Empirical Research Project on Jal Jeevan Mission, supported by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR). The project, titled “Strategic Water Management for Sustainability: A Comparative Study of Potable Water Supply in Churu District, Rajasthan, and Ladakh UT,” is being led by Dr. Pawan Kumar Sharma, Associate Professor in the department.

Positions Available

The recruitment is for the following temporary positions:

1. Research Associate

Number of Positions: 1

Monthly Remuneration: ₹47,000/- (Consolidated)

Qualification: Postgraduate degree in a Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks and NET/SLET/M.Phil./Ph.D. along with two years of research experience as a Research Assistant in any project.

2. Research Assistant

Number of Positions: 1

Monthly Remuneration: ₹37,000/- (Consolidated)

Qualification: Postgraduate degree in a Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks and NET/SLET/M.Phil./Ph.D.

3. Field Investigator

Number of Positions: 1

Monthly Remuneration: ₹20,000/- (Consolidated)

Qualification: Postgraduate degree in a Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks.

Key Instructions and Guidelines

1. The positions are purely temporary and will terminate with the conclusion of the project.

2. Reservation policy as per central government norms will apply.

3. Applicants must send their curriculum vitae (CV) along with the filled application form.

4. Contact details, including email and phone number, must be provided.

5. No travel or dearness allowance (TA/DA) will be provided for attending interviews.

6. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email regarding the interview.

7. Applications must be submitted within seven days of the advertisement release, either via email at psharma@allduniv.ac.in or through registered/speed post to:

Dr. Pawan Kumar Sharma

Department of Geography,

University of Allahabad,

Prayagraj, U.P 211002.

About the Project

The project aims to explore sustainable strategies for managing potable water supply in two contrasting regions of India – Churu District in Rajasthan and Ladakh UT. This comparative study underlines the critical need for effective water management practices tailored to diverse ecological and geographical conditions.

Contact Information

For more details, interested candidates may contact the Project Director, Dr. Pawan Kumar Sharma, at the Department of Geography, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj.

This opportunity provides a platform for scholars in social sciences to contribute to a significant research initiative addressing water sustainability challenges in India.