Centre for the Study of Developing
Societies, Delhi
Faculty Positions |
The Centre for the Study of Developing Societies invites applications for the following faculty positions:
Fellows
(scale 37400-67000+AGP9000)
There are a maximum of three regular positions of Fellow
Areas of Specialisation:
The Centre would like to focus on the following themes:
- Urban and environmental studies
- The politics of education
- Public policy
- Social and political thought
Visiting Associate Fellow
(Consolidated salary)
There is one position of Visiting Associate Fellow for a maximum period of one year.
Areas of Specialisation:
- Ancient & early modern social and political thought
- Law & society
The Centre will also consider any outstanding scholar who proposes research on a theme not mentioned above.
Qualifications:
The essential qualification for all positions is a demonstrated capacity to undertake high quality, independent research in social science. Evidence of published work of high quality shall be considered more important than formal academic record, degrees or experience.
In addition, the desirable qualifications for the various positions are:
Fellow: Doctoral degree or equivalent published work in the relevant field AND research/teaching experience of 5 years.
Visiting Associate Fellow: Good academic record with doctoral degree or equivalent published work.
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Preference:
The Centre will give preference to differently abled scholars, women scholars, scholars from the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and minority communities. If you belong to any of these categories, please mention it clearly in your CV.
Selection Procedure:
The candidates short-listed by the Centre will be asked to appear for an interview with the Selection Committee. The Selection Committee is free to consider scholars who may not have applied, may have applied for a higher position, or may not appear for the interview.
Application:
Applications on plain paper, specifying the position applied for, should be sent to the Director, Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, 29 Rajpur Road, Delhi 110054 in an envelop marked “Faculty Positions”. The application must be accompanied by:
- Curriculum Vitae including academic record and a full list of publications (copies of certificates not required at this stage)
- Two samples (chapters from the book or research articles) of published work
- A short statement (of about 500 words) of current and proposed research
- Names and addresses of three referees
Last date for receipt of applications: 20 February 2012: E-mailed or faxed applications shall not be entertained.
Enquiries: Ms. Jayasree Jayanthan,
Administrative Officer
Phone: 23942199, Fax: 23943450
E-mail: csdsmain@csds.in; jaya@csds.in
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