Job Opportunity: Research Associate and Field Investigator At Punjabi University, Patiala
Table of Contents
- Roles and intake
- Eligibility criteria
- Desirable competencies
- Application process
- Indicative remuneration and tenure
- Role expectations
- How to strengthen your application
- Key dates and contact
- Quick reference table
- Application checklist
Punjabi University, Patiala has invited applications for two law research positions—Research Associate and Field Investigator—under the Department of Law, with email submissions due by 15 November 2025 to rajdeeplaw@pbi.ac.in using the subject “Research Associate and Field Investigator application”.
Roles and intake
- Positions: Research Associate (1) and Field Investigator (1) in the Department of Law, Punjabi University, Patiala.
- Focus: Land laws and revenue records research with emphasis on doctrinal and field methodologies, data collection, and structured reporting aligned to a law research project.
Eligibility criteria
- Research Associate: LL.M. with minimum 60% marks, or NET/Ph.D. in Law; preference for expertise in land laws and revenue records, legal research methodology, and questionnaire design.
- Field Investigator: LL.M. with minimum 60% marks; preference for field data collection experience, land laws/revenue record familiarity, and proficiency in MS Office and Excel.
Desirable competencies
- Subject-matter: Demonstrated knowledge of land revenue codes, mutation/record‑of‑rights, registration processes, and related case law synthesis for Punjab and comparable jurisdictions.
- Methods: Comfort with legal research methods, survey tools, and questionnaire development; ability to structure data for analysis and reporting.
- Tools: Strong Excel and MS Office skills for dataset organization, coding, and result visualization in interim and final reports.
Application process
- Mode: Email only; send updated CV, brief statement of purpose, and scanned copies of relevant certificates in a single PDF to rajdeeplaw@pbi.ac.in by 15.11.2025, with the specified subject line; incomplete PDFs or incorrect subjects may be rejected.
- Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated via email/phone for interview; ensure active contact details and a concise, evidence‑based CV.
Indicative remuneration and tenure
- External trackers reference consolidated honoraria in the ₹15,000–₹25,000 range for similar Punjabi University RA/FI roles; candidates should rely on the official Department of Law advertisement for the exact stipend, duration, and workload.
- Engagement is project‑linked with deliverables set by the Project Director; renewals or extensions, if any, depend on project needs and funding.
Role expectations
- Research Associate:
- Lead doctrinal review on land laws, synthesize statutes, rules, and judgments, and co‑author research papers and policy notes as per project milestones.
- Design research instruments with the Project Director, supervise field data quality, and prepare interim/final analytical reports.
- Field Investigator:
- Conduct field visits to collect and validate revenue records and stakeholder inputs; ensure data integrity and timely submission of field logs.
- Assist with data entry, coding, and preliminary tabulation in Excel and contribute to drafting data-driven sections of reports.
How to strengthen your application
- Map prior coursework or dissertations to land laws, tenancy/revenue records, or property law systems; include a 1‑page SOP outlining your proposed contribution and familiarity with revenue documentation.
- Attach one writing sample (case note or research brief) demonstrating doctrinal analysis and data presentation clarity; highlight Excel competencies and any prior field survey experience.
Key dates and contact
- Last date: 15 November 2025, email submission only; use the exact subject line indicated.
- Contact: Department of Law vacancy page under “Vacancies” for the active advertisement and any updates on interviews or shortlist timing.
Quick reference table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| University | Punjabi University, Patiala |
| Department | Law |
| Posts | Research Associate (1), Field Investigator (1) |
| Eligibility | RA: LL.M. 60% or NET/Ph.D; FI: LL.M. 60% |
| Desirable | Land laws, revenue records, research methods, Excel |
| Apply by | 15.11.2025 via email (single PDF) |
| rajdeeplaw@pbi.ac.in; subject as specified | |
| Remuneration | Indicative trackers: ₹15,000–₹25,000 (check official ad) |
Application checklist
- Prepare single PDF: CV, SOP, degree and mark sheets, NET/Ph.D. proof (if claimed), and any experience letters demonstrating land law or fieldwork.
- Use the exact subject line and send before the deadline; monitor email for shortlist communication and keep a concise 5–7 minute overview ready for the interview on your land laws exposure and Excel skills.
Official Notification: https://www.punjabiuniversity.ac.in/Pages/SF/TQR/P5FC7C81D.pdf
