Research Associate Vacancy at National Law University Jodhpur, Jodhpur

Post published: November 9, 2026
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Research Associate Vacancy at National Law University Jodhpur, Jodhpur

National Law University, Jodhpur, has invited applications from eligible candidates for 1 post of Research Associate on a contractual, full-time basis in the sponsored research project undertaken by its Centre for Research in Land & Housing: Law, Policy and Governance, as the Regional Centre for the Western Region under the national initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India. The last date to apply is 16 November 2026.

Position at a Glance

Post	Research Associate, Centre for Research in Land & Housing: Law, Policy and Governance
Number of Vacancies	1
Nature of Engagement	Contractual, full-time, project-specific; initially for one year from the date of joining, extendable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of project funds, and co-terminus with the MoHUA project
Location	National Law University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, with field visits within Rajasthan and the Western Region as required
Application Mode	By email
Last Date	16 November 2026

Eligibility

Master’s degree (LL.M. or equivalent) in Law, or a Master’s degree in Urban/Regional Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics or an allied discipline, with a minimum of 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) from a recognised University. Desirable qualifications include research experience in real estate regulation (RERA), land laws and land records, tenancy and rent control, urban planning and building regulation, housing policy or urban governance; publications in UGC-CARE listed or Scopus-indexed journals, or policy reports in the field; proficiency with legal databases (SCC Online, Manupatra, etc.) and working knowledge of data analysis or legal-tech tools; and fluency in English and Hindi, written and spoken, for fieldwork and outreach in Rajasthan. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated research experience and publications in land, housing and real estate law or allied fields. The engagement is purely contractual and will not confer any right or claim to regular appointment, continued engagement or absorption in the University. The consolidated remuneration is Rs. 35,000 per month, with no other allowance payable.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their applications by email to recruitment@nlujodhpur.ac.in, with a copy to crlh@nlujodhpur.ac.in, with the subject line “Application for the Post of Research Associate – Centre for Research in Land & Housing”, on or before 16 November 2026. The application must be submitted as a single PDF file comprising a detailed Curriculum Vitae; a Statement of Purpose of not more than 500 words setting out the candidate’s interest in and suitability for the position; self-attested copies of mark sheets and degree certificates; and a list of publications, if any, with links or copies of up to two representative works. Incomplete applications, or applications received after the last date, will not be considered. Applications will be scrutinised by a Screening-cum-Selection Committee, and only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview, the date and mode of which will be communicated by email. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the interview. Candidates employed elsewhere must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of joining.

Role and Importance

The project addresses the legal, regulatory and institutional impediments to affordable housing, including land titling and records, tenancy law reform, building bye-laws and RERA compliance, contract enforcement, stamp duty and registration, and urban planning. The Research Associate will undertake doctrinal and empirical research, assist in preparing the legal mapping report and bottleneck register, analyse judgments of RERA authorities and appellate tribunals and of the High Courts and the Supreme Court, and assist in drafting model legal provisions, consultation reports and policy briefs in support of PMAY-U 2.0 and the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.