Research Associate: Rs. 47,000 per month; Research Assistant: Rs. 37,000 per month; Field Investigator: Rs. 20,000 per month plus Travelling Allowance
Salary
Research Associate: Rs. 47,000 per month; Research Assistant: Rs. 37,000 per month; Field Investigator: Rs. 20,000 per month (in addition to Travelling Allowance)
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Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai (MNLU Mumbai) invites applications for 8 contractual posts under a funded research project: 1 Research Associate, 1 Research Assistant and 6 Field Investigators. Applicants must be postgraduates in social science or law (55% minimum); Research Associate requires NET/M.Phil/Ph.D plus two years’ research experience. Monthly remuneration ranges from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 47,000 (Field Investigators receive TA). Apply by email with CV, references, a statement of purpose (max 400 words) and a writing sample to mnluproject@mnlummumbai.edu.in by 15-04-2026.
Research Associate: 1 vacancies Qualification: Post graduate in social science/Law discipline (55% minimum) with NET / M.Phil / Ph.D and 2 years research experience as research assistant in research project.
Research Assistant: 1 vacancies Qualification: Post graduate in social science/Law discipline (55% minimum) with NET / M.Phil / Ph.D.
Field Investigator: 6 vacancies Qualification: Post graduate in social science discipline with minimum 55% marks.
Qualification Requirements
Research Associate (1): Post graduate in social science or Law discipline with minimum 55% marks, with NET / M.Phil / Ph.D and 2 years research experience as research assistant in a research project. Research Assistant (1): Post graduate in social science or Law discipline with minimum 55% marks with NET / M.Phil / Ph.D. Field Investigator (6): Post graduate in social science discipline with minimum 55% marks.
Application Fees
All: ₹0
Selection Process
1: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their academic qualifications.
2: Shortlisted candidates will be evaluated through an interview.
How to Apply
Prepare CV, references from previous employment (if any), a Statement of Purpose (maximum 400 words) and a writing sample (published or unpublished, preferably sole authored).
Compose an email with subject line: “Application for [Position Applied For]”.
Send the email with the required attachments to mnluproject@mnlummumbai.edu.in on or before 15-04-2026 (11:59 PM).
What are the eligibility or qualification requirements?
Research Associate: Postgraduate in social science/Law (55% minimum) with NET / M.Phil / Ph.D and 2 years research experience as research assistant. Research Assistant: Postgraduate in social science/Law (55% minimum) with NET / M.Phil / Ph.D. Field Investigator: Postgraduate in social science with minimum 55% marks.
How do I apply for these positions?
Applicants must email their CV, references (if any), a Statement of Purpose (maximum 400 words), and a writing sample to mnluproject@mnlummumbai.edu.in. The email subject should read “Application for [Position Applied For]”.
What is the last date to submit the application?
The last date to submit applications by email is 15-04-2026 (11:59 PM).
What is the selection process for these posts?
Candidates will be preliminarily shortlisted based on academic qualifications and selection will be finalized through interviews for shortlisted candidates.
What salary or pay scale is offered for these posts?
Research Associate: Rs. 47,000 per month; Research Assistant: Rs. 37,000 per month; Field Investigator: Rs. 20,000 per month in addition to Travelling Allowance.
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