Applications are invited for the position of Research Assistant for the SAU research project titled “Gen Z in South Asia: Understanding Actions and Affective Practices” under the supervision of Dr. Ratan Kumar Roy, Principal Investigator, Department of Sociology, South Asian University.
The RA is expected to join from the month of August.
Project Description
The project is based on a multi-sited qualitative study across Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and India, exploring Gen Z’s sentiments, actions, and affective practices. Through field visits, ethnographic interviews, and virtual participatory workshops, the project will examine how Gen Z individuals express identities, articulate aspirations, and build affective solidarities in response to social and political change.
Position Details
Position: Research Assistant
Number of Positions: 01
Duration: 12 months
Nature of Appointment: Full-time
Consolidated Salary: INR 25,000 per month
Expected Start Date: August 1, 2026
Place of Work: Department of Sociology, South Asian University
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and critically engaged candidate for this cross-country research project. The selected candidate will assist and support the design and execution of the research project.
The responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have:
Note
Application Process
Interested and eligible candidates should submit the following documents:
Applications should be submitted through the following link:
[Application Link]
For inquiries, please contact:
sociology@sau.ac.in
Last Date of Application: 10 July 2026
Principal Investigator
Dr. Ratan Kumar Roy
Department of Sociology
South Asian University
Project Associate – I/Junior Research Fellow position is available with
Dr. Sumit Kumar, DBT-Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellow, Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology,
South Asian University, New Delhi, India.
| Project Title | Role of pathogen-associated ubiquitination in human innate immune responses to Toxoplasma gondii |
| Funding Agency | Anusandhan National Research Foundation, Ministry of Science and Technology, India |
| Position Available | Project Associate – I/Junior Research Fellow – 01 Position |
| Essential Qualification | Master’s Degree in Natural/Aricultural/Life/Biological Sciences/Biotechnology or equivalent field of Life/Biological Sciences from a recognized University (Minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA and passed not earlier than 03 years). |
| Desirable | NET/GATE or any National-level JRF eligibility test qualified with prior experience in mammalian tissue culture, molecular cloning, high throughput transcriptomics and/or proteomics is desirable. |
| Consolidated Fixed Emoluments |
(i) INR 37,000/- + HRA for those who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests – CSlR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Indian Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) INR 30,000/- + HRA as Project Associate – I for others who do not fall under (i) above. |
| Nature of Appointment | Temporary and co-terminus with the project. The position is currently being offered for 1 year which is extendable to 2 more years on continuous satisfactory progress during the project. |
| Mode of Selection | Only potential candidates will be shortlisted based on qualification and prior experience followed by personal interview. Interview schedule will be communicated only to the shortlisted candidates. |
| Application | Eligible candidates may apply by sending their application cover letter along with detailed CV, self-attested copies of the certificates and proof of research experience (if any) through email on or before July 06, 2026 to libflsb[at]gmail[dot]com. |
Applications are invited for the post of two Project Assistants/Junior Research Fellows (JRFs) in the DBT Wellcome Trust India Alliance Intermediate Fellowship entitled “Stop-codon mutations and stop-codon dysfunction – role in physiology and cancer” under the supervision of Dr. Sonam Dhamija, Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, South Asian University, New Delhi.
Qualifications: The minimum qualification is a 4-year Bachelor’s or a Postgraduate degree (M.Sc./M.Tech.) in life sciences/biotechnology/basic sciences. Prior experience in mammalian cell culture, basic molecular biology, cloning and expression studies is desirable.
Rs.37,000/- + HRA (for NET / GATE qualified candidates) Or
Rs.30,000/- + HRA (without NET / GATE qualified)
The position is temporary and the initial recruitment, will be for one year and maybe extended for one more year, based on satisfactory progress.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and their latest CV along with scanned copies of relevant certificates and contact details of at least two referees via email to: sdhamija@sau.int. Copy of the proof of NET/GATE qualification should be attached, if applicable.
The last date of application is 28th June, 2026. Candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on the information provided. Interview schedule will be communicated only to the shortlisted candidates.
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Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a time-bound research project for a temporary period, purely on a contractual basis as per the following details.
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Title of the Project |
“Algorithmic Aspects of Maximizing Content Spread in Social Networks for Diverse Applications” |
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Project Fill No. |
ANRF/ECRG/2025/000150/ENS |
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Sponsored Agency |
ANRF |
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No. of Positions |
01 |
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Duration |
36 Months |
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Investigators |
PI: Dr. Shashank Sheshar Singh (shashank.sheshar@sau.int) |
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Opportunity |
The selected candidate, if found suitable, may be considered for registration in the full-time Ph.D. programme at SAU, New Delhi, as per institute norms. |
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Relevant information |
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Eligibility Criteria |
Candidates must satisfy any one of the following: • B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science/Information Technology or allied disciplines with minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA, along with a valid NET/GATE qualification (as applicable). OR • M.E./M.Tech. in Computer Science/Information Technology or any allied disciplines, with minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA, along with a valid NET/GATE qualification (as applicable). OR • M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, and allied Science subjects, with minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA, along with a valid NET/GATE qualification (as applicable). |
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Desirable Qualifications |
• Knowledge of core computer science courses, along with exposure to graph theory, social network analysis, and network science.,• Experience with programming languages such as Python. |
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Fellowship |
• ₹37,000/- per month + 30% HRA |
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How to apply |
Interested candidates should submit their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with scanned copies of relevant certificates and documents via email to: shashank.sheshar@sau.int
The last date of application is 18th June, 2026. |
Important Note: The qualifications listed above are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee an invitation to the interview. Only shortlisted candidates, based on merit, will be contacted separately via email and phone for an online interview. For any further information or clarification, applicants may contact via email at shashank.sheshar@sau.int.
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Project Title:
Developing Abiotic Stress Tolerant High-Yielding ‘STUrDY’ Rice in Mega-Variety Swarna through Genome Editing
Funding Agency:
Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India
Position Available:
Project Associate I – 01 position
Project Title:
Manipulating PSKR-Mediated Signaling via Genome Editing for Climate-Resilient Crop Development
Funding Agency:
Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India
Position Available:
Project Associate I – 01 position
Project Associate I:
• NET/GATE qualification
• Master’s degree in any life science discipline
• Experience in plant tissue culture (preferably rice), genome editing
Application Deadline:20th May 2026
Apply Here: Apply Online
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Project Title:
Scientific and technological interventions for sustainable livelihoods of Kotwalia PVTG in the South Gujarat region
About the Role:
We are seeking focused and hardworking candidates for the posts of Junior Research Fellow and Scientific Administrative Assistant to join our research group. The selected candidates are expected to strongly support the implementation of the research project. This involves undertaking research work, field visits, data interpretation, stakeholders’ coordination, developing research reports and policy papers, writing research publications and other academic outputs.
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Application Process:
Interested and eligible candidates should send their CV, statement of purpose, a sample of academic writing, and copies of relevant certificates via email to:
Last Date to Apply: 30th April 2026
Project Title:
The Role of Traditional Knowledge in Building Resilience and Addressing the Challenges of Climate Change among the Kotwalia Community.
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated candidate for the Research Assistant position to join our research team. Selected candidates are expected to assist and support the design and execution of the research project. This involves field visits, conducting interviews, analysing and interpreting data, developing research reports, research publications and other academic outputs.
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Application Process:
Interested and eligible candidates should send their CV, along with a statement of purpose, and copies of relevant certificates via email to:
anmadh11@gmail.com, anand.m@sau.int
Last Date to Apply: 30th April 2026
Project Title:
Status of Women in Media in South Asia: Research, Advocacy and Policy for Sustainable Development.
About the Role:
We are seeking dedicated and critically engaged candidates for the post of Research Assistant to join our research team. Selected candidate are expected to assist and support the design and execution of the research project. This involves field visits, conducting interviews, analyzing and interpreting data, and the development of research reports and other academic outputs.
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Application Process:
Interested and eligible candidates should send their CV, along with a cover letter, and a sample of academic writing via email to:
dean-socialsciences@sau.ac.in, sociology@sau.ac.in
Last Date to Apply: 20th April 2026
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Application Process
Interested and eligible candidates should send their CV, along with a cover letter, and a sample of academic writing via email to:
devaleena.kundu@sau.int
Last Date to Apply: 10th April 2026
We are seeking dedicated and critically engaged candidates for the post of Research Associate to join our research team. Selected candidate is expected to assist and support the design and execution of the research project. This involves field visits, conducting interviews, analysing and interpreting data, and the development of research reports and other academic outputs.
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Application Process
Interested and eligible candidates should send their CV, along with a cover letter, and a sample of academic writing via email to:
swati.chandra@sau.int
Last Date to Apply: 10th April 2026
Development of CRISPR-based screening and quantitative assays for the diagnosis of hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in clinical samples.
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The Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology invites applications from eligible candidates for admission to its PhD program.
Students must have qualified for Junior Research Fellowship of UGC/CSIR/DBT/ICMR and possess a valid JRF scholarship or any other external scholarship.
The shortlisted candidates will be called directly for interview.
More details about the faculties and the research programs can be found at: https://sau.int/faculty-of-life-sciences-biotechnology-flsb/
Please apply at: https://admissions.sau.ac.in/
For queries, write to: dean-flsb@sau.ac.in