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Research Assistant at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi

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Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi invites applications for a Research Assistant in a project on multilingual dynamic assessment in primary schools. Apply by 1st October 2025.

Post Date: 22nd September 2025

Organization: Jawaharlal Nehru University (Central University), New Delhi

Organization Profile:
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), established in 1969, is a premier public central university named after India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Known globally for its leading faculties, JNU is renowned for its strong research culture, emphasis on liberal arts, and applied sciences.

Job Title: Research Assistant

Project Title:
Multilingual Dynamic Assessment for Language and Content Learning: Addressing Sociolinguistic Diversity in India’s Primary Schools

Sponsoring Agency: AHC-DFG

Qualifications:

  • M.A. in Linguistics (minimum 55%) or in a field related to school education

  • Experience in conducting standardized tests such as:

    • Test for Reception of Grammar (TROG)

    • Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) Language Reading Test

    • British Picture Vocabulary Scale (BPVS)

    • Polysemy Receptive Vocabulary Test

    • Raven’s Coloured Progressive Matrices (Raven’s CPM)

    • Other tests developed in the project

  • Desirable: Experience in corpus linguistics

Job Location: New Delhi, India

Pay Scale: ₹42,000/- per month (Consolidated)

Apply Mode: Email

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email their detailed CV (with name, date of birth, contact details, academic qualifications, and relevant school/work experience) to ayesha@jnu.ac.in.

  • Mention clearly in the subject line: “Application for Research Assistant – [Project Title]”

  • Last Date: 1st October 2025 (5:00 PM)

  • Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email about the interview schedule.

Contact Address:
Prof. Ayesha Kidwai (Project Director)
Professor, Room No. 160, SLL&CS-I
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi – 110067

Official Website: http://www.jnu.ac.in