National Law University Jodhpur invites applications for a contractual, full-time Research Associate position at its Centre for Research in Land & Housing: Law, Policy and Governance. The selected candidate will support a Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)-sponsored research project addressing legal and regulatory barriers to affordable housing. Applications close on November 16, 2026.
About National Law University Jodhpur
National Law University Jodhpur, established in 1999, is a law university in Rajasthan offering undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. Its academic work combines legal education with interdisciplinary research.
The university’s Centre for Research in Land & Housing: Law, Policy and Governance advances research and policy engagement concerning land and housing. It functions as the Regional Centre for the Western Region under the MoHUA initiative supporting PMAY-U 2.0.
About the Opportunity
The Research Associate will examine legal, regulatory and institutional challenges affecting affordable housing across Central, State and Urban Local Body frameworks.
The project covers land titling and records, tenancy law reform, building bye-laws, RERA compliance, contract enforcement, stamp duty, registration and urban planning. Its work includes legal analysis, stakeholder consultations, policy recommendations and drafting model legal instruments.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must hold a master’s degree from a recognised university with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in one of the following:
- Law, including an LL.M. or equivalent qualification.
- Urban or Regional Planning.
- Public Policy.
- Public Administration.
- Economics or an allied discipline.
Desirable qualifications include:
- Research experience in real estate regulation, land laws, tenancy, housing policy or urban governance.
- Relevant academic publications or policy reports.
- Proficiency with legal databases and working knowledge of data analysis or legal technology tools.
- Written and spoken fluency in English and Hindi.
Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated research experience and publications in relevant fields.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Research Associate will:
- Undertake doctrinal and empirical research on land, housing and urban development laws.
- Analyse judgments and orders of RERA authorities, appellate tribunals and courts.
- Assist in drafting model laws, bye-laws, tenancy agreements and standardised housing contracts.
- Coordinate stakeholder consultations and prepare consultation reports and policy briefs.
- Support capacity-building workshops and legal literacy programmes.
- Contribute to legal repositories, structured datasets and project reports submitted to MoHUA.
- Coordinate student research assistants and interns.
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Number of Positions
One Research Associate position is available.
Duration
The initial engagement is for one year from joining. Extension will depend on satisfactory performance and availability of project funds, and cannot continue beyond the project’s duration.
Location
The selected candidate will be based at National Law University Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Work Mode
This is a full-time engagement requiring work at the university, with field visits within Rajasthan and the Western Region as required.
Salary and Benefits
The consolidated remuneration is ₹35,000 per month, with no additional allowances. Travel undertaken for project fieldwork will be reimbursed according to university norms and project provisions.
How to Apply?
Applicants must combine the following documents into a single PDF:
- Detailed CV.
- Statement of Purpose of no more than 500 words explaining their interest in and suitability for the position.
- Self-attested copies of mark sheets and degree certificates.
- List of publications, if any, with links or copies of up to two representative works.
Email the PDF to recruitment@nlujodhpur.ac.in, copying crlh@nlujodhpur.ac.in.
Use the following subject line:
Application for the Post of Research Associate – Centre for Research in Land & Housing
Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
Selection Process
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. The interview date and mode will be communicated by email. Employed candidates must produce an employer’s No Objection Certificate at joining.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply is November 16, 2026.
Official Announcement
Read the official recruitment notice issued by NLU Jodhpur.
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