About Centre for Labour Law Research and Advocacy (CLLRA), National Law University, Delhi
Centre for Labour Law Research and Advocacy (CLLRA), National Law University, Delhi is established to reinvigorate the constitutional philosophy of ‘decent work for all’ by ensuring dignity at work and enjoyment of equal social, cultural, and economic opportunities for workers. CLLRA focus on understanding the labour policy paradigm from an interdisciplinary pedagogical framework and conversate with social realities to undertake meaningful advocacy and outreach initiatives.
About the Job
The National Law University, Delhi (‘University’) is seeking to engage
FullTime Research Associate – 1 seat – Duration: 12 months
Field Investigators for Bangalore at the Centre for Labour Law Research and Advocacy (CLLRA), under the ICSSR Project titled, “(In)visibility in Law and Policy: Migrant Domestic Workers (live-in) in Delhi and Bangalore” – 2 Seats – Duration: 3 months
About the Research Project
This ICSSR Approved Major Research Project aims to study the status of live-in domestic workers in two cities, Delhi and Bangalore. The study tries to inquire into the employment agreements/contractual documents between the placement agency/service provider and the workers and between the workers and the employers, to understand the necessity of standardization of employment agreements to regulate this sector.
The vulnerability of live-in domestic workers is both at the entry point (during procurement), at the hands of the placement agencies/service providers and at the end point, at the mercy of the employers (during employment). This is an empirical project to inquire whether there exists any sort of formal document to regulate work and relationships in the sector. This question helps us to explore various forms of contractual documents/employment agreements between the three stakeholders mentioned above.
Eligibility
- Research Associate: A Postgraduate in Law or social sciences (minimum 55% marks) with NET/SLET/M.Phil/Ph.D.
- Field Investigators: Postgraduate in any social science discipline with minimum 55% marks.
Responsibilities of the Research Associate
- Report Writing of the Project
- Completion of academic deliverables of the ICSSR Project, including completion of publications, Model Contracts etc.
- Creating a repository of trade unions, workers’ associations, and helplines for domestic workers in Delhi and Bangalore
- Coordinating research and organization of both doctrinal and empirical work related to the Project.
- Initiating writing works under the Project Submission
- Any other work that may be necessary to ensure the effective implementation and completion of the project within the proposed timelines.
Responsibilities of the Field Investigators in Bangalore
- Facilitate Field Work in Bangalore of the Live-in Domestic Workers, Employers and Placement Agencies.
- Establish connections between organizations/activists working in this area of activism/research.
- Undertake field work for Bangalore as per the Project guidelines.
- Maintain Research Ethics of the Project and work in close coordination with the Project Directors.
- Any other work that may be necessary for the completion of field work and navigating the inputs to records and academic responsibilities of the project.
Salary
- Research Associate: Rs. 20,000/- (Consolidated) per month.
- Field Investigator: Rs. 15,000/- (Consolidated) per month.
Research Associate and Field Investigator will be funded out of the grants received under the Major Research Project Sponsored (2023-25) from the ICSSR, New Delhi.
Last Date To Apply
Applications must reach us no later than midnight of June 11, 2024. It can also be sent by post to (Dr.) Sophy K J, Director, Centre for Labour Law Research and Advocacy, Room No- 413, Academic Block, National Law University, Delhi Sector 14 Dwarka, New Delhi-110078.
Applications received after this date will not be considered.
Application Procedure
Interested persons may submit their resumé and a statement of purpose, explaining their interest in working on this specific project and their relevant work experience. Applicants are requested to send the applications to cllra@nludelhi.ac.in.
