Applications are invited for the position of Field Investigator (01) for the Major Research Project
About Banaras Hindu University
Banaras Hindu University is an internationally reputed temple of learning, situated in the holy city of Varanasi. This Creative and innovative university was founded by the great nationalist leader, Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, in 1916 with cooperation of great personalities like Dr Annie Besant, who viewed it as the University of India. Banaras Hindu University was d under the Parliamentary legislation – B.H.U. Act 1915. It played a stellar role in the independence movement and has developed into the greatest center of learning in India. It has produced many great freedom fighters and builders of modern India and has immensely contributed to the progress of the nation through a large number of renowned scholars, artists, scientists and technologists who have graced its portals. The area of the main campus of this premiere Central University is 1300 acres, having well maintained roads, extensive greenery, a temple, an air strip and buildings which are an architectural delight. The Air Field of the campus was started for military training for flying during the second world war. Another campus of the university at Barkachha , in Mirzapur district, covering an area of 2700 acres is coming up. The university comprises 6 Institutes, 14 Faculties 144 Departments, 4 Inter displinary Centers a constituent college for women’s and 3 Constituents Schools, spanning a vast range of subjects pertaining to all branches of humanities, social science, technology, medicine , science, fine arts and performing arts. It has 6 centres of Advanced Studies, 10 Departments under Special Assistance Programme and a large number of specialized Research Centers. Four Degree Colleges of the city are affiliated to the University. Bharat Kala Bhavan, the reputed museum of the university, is a treasure trove of rare collections. The 927 bed hospital of the University is equipped with all the modern a menities. The university provides a wide range of facilities for sport and hobbies, has large playgrounds, a big auditorium, a flying club and many auxiliary services and units like Printing Press, Publication Cell,Fruit Preservation Center, Subsidized Canteens, Employment and Information Bureau, Security etc. The University family consists of about 15000 students belonging to all streams of life, castes and religions and races, about 1700 teachers, and nearly 8000 non-teaching staff A large number of students from foreign countries like the U.S.A, the countries of Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa etc., come to study here. The university has taken a leadership role in promoting new ideas, the spirit of integration of the world, and cultivation of intellect and culture. Banaras Hindu University is small virtually a universe in microcosm.
Recruitment:
Applications are invited for the position of Field Investigator (01) for the Major Research Project
funded by Indian Council of Social Sciences Research (ICSSR) Govt. of India, New Delhi entitled
“A trans-disciplinary exploration of Gendered Youth Slang and Informal Communication Patterns in
University Campus: A Comparative Study of EFLU and BHU” as per guidelines given below:
Field Investigator
Postgraduate in Social Science discipline with 55% or equivalent CGPA from a recognized university/institute as per UGC norms.
The upper age limit is 30 years on date of publication of this advertisement (age relaxation as per ICSSR)
This is Temporary and co-terminus with the Project with Rs. 20,000/- per month (consolidated) and Initially for Six (06) months, likely to be extended depending upon performance till the duration of project (up to January 2026).
Interested candidates who fulfil the above conditions may their detailed CV/Bio-data including Name, Permanent and Correspondence Address, Father’s name, Mother’s name, Mobile number, E-mail
Address, Details of Educational Qualifications (Name of University/College, Percentage/Grade in 10th,
12th, Graduation, Post-Graduation) along with self-attested copies of all Mark-Sheets, Certificates
and details of any other degree or diploma or research or work experience etc. to Dr. Jyoti Sharma,
Assistant Professor, Department of German Studies, Faculty of Arts, Banaras Hindu University,
Varanasi- 221005 by speed or registered post or in a single PDF file to Email address
drjyotisharma@bhu.ac.in as an attachment within 21 days of issuance of advertisement. Date, Time
and Place of interview shall be intimated to shortlisted candidates through email.
No TA/DA will be paid if called for interview.
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Last date to apply: 31 March 2025