Job Title:
Research Assistant – 01 Post

Duration: For the duration of 12 months (contract will be reviewed and renewed every 3 months based on evaluation)

Salary: Rs 37, 000/- (monthly remuneration)

Eligibility Criteria

• Post graduate in social science discipline (55% minimum) with NET /M.Phil. / Ph.D.

Organization: South Asian University
Location: New Delhi, India

Project Title:
Tradition, Transition, and Development: A Socio-Cultural Study of Shia Muslims and Buddhists in the Ladakh Region for Viksit Bharat 2047

Primary Project Director:
Dr Devaleena Kundu, Faculty of Arts and Design, South Asian University

Co Project Director:
Prof. Ambrish Saxena, Faculty of Arts and Design, South Asian University

About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and critically engaged candidate for the post of Research Assistant to join our research team. The selected candidate will be 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.

Note:

• Consideration will be given to candidates with a strong academic record and who exhibit the capacity to undertake collaborative research.
• Only fully completed formal applications will be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
• Selected candidates are expected to make the university their main place of work during the tenure of the project and they are expected to work in collaboration with the members of the dedicated research team. Unsatisfactory performance would lead to the termination of employment.
• The positions of the Research Assistant may involve travel to the regions of Ladakh. Applicants applying to these posts are requested to keep that in mind when applying.
• Ladakh is a high altitude region which requires acclimatization when travelling. We request those applying to be mindful of any health conditions, given that the project necessitates travel.

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: 05th October 2026

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Applications are invited for the position of Project Associate in the Faculty of Management, South Asian University, Delhi for the project entitled “Mapping the Spatial Footprint of Air Pollution in Delhi: A Distance-Gradient Analysis of Green Bodies, Water Bodies, Mechanical Interventions, and Traffic Congestion” sanctioned to the undersigned. The project is funded under Faculty Research Grant Scheme, South Asian University, Delhi, India.

Duration:

Initial appointment of 1 Project Associate will be for a period of One year extendable until the completion of the project or 31st August 2028, whichever is earlier. The position is temporary and co-terminus with the project.

Salary:

The selected candidate will be paid a consolidated salary of Rs. 25,000 per month.

Essential Qualifications:

Candidate must have Master’s degree in management / commerce / social science.

Desirable:

• Experience of collecting primary data & conducting empirical study

Expected Role of Project Associate:

• Data collection and field surveys.
• GIS mapping and spatial analysis.
• Analysis of air pollution and traffic/environmental factors.
• Data management, reporting and research support.

Note: No TA / DA shall be paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply:

The interested candidates may apply with detailed resume (with email, contact number and complete postal address), attested copies of certificates and work experience to the undersigned latest by 28th September 2026 (Monday). The interview date will be intimated later.

Application Deadline:  28th September 2026

Prof. Sunil Kumar
Professor, Faculty of Management,
South Asian University, Delhi

Email: sunil.kumar@sau.int

Applications are invited from Indian nationals interested in the post of Project Associate to work on the research project entitled “Digital Twins for Design of Electromagnetic Materials and Devices Using Optimal Control and Finite Element Methods” supported under the Faculty Research Grant (FRG) of South Asian University under the supervision of the undersigned.

Project Description

The project aims to develop and analyze structure-preserving finite element discretizations and optimization methods for time-dependent Maxwell’s equations within the framework of PDE-constrained optimization.

Minimum Qualification and Eligibility

Candidates should satisfy the following:

• Sc./M.S./M.Tech. in Mathematics/Computer Science with a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
• Candidates with a strong background in numerical analysis, finite element methods, partial differential equations, optimization, or computational mathematics will be preferred.
• Candidates with relevant research experience and/or programming skills in MATLAB, Python, or other scientific computing platforms will be preferred.

Application Procedure

Eligible candidates should send the following documents as a single PDF via email to rkhandel@sau.int on or before 25 September 2026.

1. Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with recent photograph.
2. Soft copies of degree certificates and transcripts.
3. Relevant experience certificates, if any.
4. Any other supporting documents relevant to the position.

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online/offline interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The date of interview will be notified to the shortlisted candidates directly.

Important Note

The qualifications listed above are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee an interview call. Only shortlisted candidates, based on merit, will be contacted through email. The decision of the Selection Committee shall be final.

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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

Qualifications:
Project Associate I:
Candidates must have:

• NET/GATE qualification
• A Master’s degree in any life science discipline
• Relevant experience in plant tissue culture, preferably in rice cultivation, genome editing

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Applications are invited for the position of Project Associate in the Faculty of Management, South Asian University, Delhi for the project entitled “Adoption and Impact of Agritech Solutions on Financial Wellbeing: Empirical Study of Farmers and Agritech Firms” sanctioned to the undersigned. The project is funded under Faculty Research Grant Scheme, South Asian University, Delhi, India.

Duration: Initial appointment of the Project Associate will be for a period of one year extendable until the completion of the project or 31^st July 2028, whichever is earlier. The position is temporary and co-terminus with the project.

Salary: The selected candidate will be paid a consolidated salary of Rs. 25,000 per month.

Essential Qualifications: Candidate must have Master’s degree in management / commerce / social science.

Desirable:

• NET/ PhD
• Experience of collecting primary data & conducting empirical study

Expected Role of Project Associate:

• Data Collection from Farmers, Agritech firms across different states like Haryana, UP (Travelling expenses will be borne by the project)
• Research Support- Assistance in Questionnaire preparation, Literature Review, Data Analysis & Interpretation
• Documentation and Writing

Note: No TA / DA shall be paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply : The interested candidates may apply through filling the google form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1GgCwIausbKwP3_xzSJ0_YogjMZhU1EAYNcTZ2zU-UVjKNw/viewform?usp=publish-editor) or can email their application (on plain paper) along with detailed resume (with email, contact number and complete postal address), attested copies of certificates and work experience to the undersigned latest by 5^th September 2026 (Saturday). The interview date will be intimated later.

Application Deadline: 5^th September 2026

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Applications are invited from Indian nationals interested in the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work on the R&D project titled ‘Personalized AI-Assisted Therapy for Children with Autism: An Adaptive Intervention Framework’ sanctioned by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation under the ECRG Scheme under the supervision of the undersigned.

Project Description

The project aims to develop AI-assisted personalized intervention technologies for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder using multimodal behaviour analysis, machine learning, computer vision, speech processing, and human-computer interaction.

Minimum Qualification and Criteria

Candidates must satisfy any one of the following:

• M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or equivalent in ECE/CSE/Information Technology/Data Science or allied disciplines, with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA, along with a valid NET/GATE qualification (as applicable).

OR

• B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. or equivalent in ECE/CSE/Information Technology/Data Science or allied disciplines, with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA, along with a valid GATE/NET score.

Desirable Qualifications

• Candidates having research experience in the aligned areas of the project will be given preference.
• Experience in Computer Vision, Multimodal AI, Speech Processing, LLMs, Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow.

PhD Opportunity

The selected candidate may be considered for admission to the PhD programme at South Asian University, subject to Institute rules.

Application Procedure

Eligible candidates are encouraged to send the following documents as a single PDF via email to Dr. Ashwini B (ashwinib@sau.int) on or before 15th July 2026:

1. A one-page cover letter describing the background and how it will help to pursue this project.
2. A Curriculum Vitae (CV) with photograph, complete qualifications and experience details.
3. Soft copy of all degree certificates and grade sheets/transcripts.
4. Proof of GATE/NET qualification(s).

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online/offline interview. No TA/DA will be provided.

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 ashwinib@sau.int.

Contact

Dr. Ashwini B
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
South Asian University (A University Established by SAARC Nations)
Gaushala Road, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068
Email: ashwinib@sau.int
Webpage: https://sites.google.com/view/ashwini-b/about

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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.

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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