Regular Faculty Positions

Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, Delhi
Regular Faculty Positions
The Centre for the Study of Developing Societies invites applications for two regular faculty positions at the level of: Associate Fellow [8000-275-13500 (pre-revised)]
Areas of Specialisation:Faculty positions are for scholars who work under the following rubrics that the Centre has specialized in:
Culture, state and society
History of ideas and social practices
Political thought and theory
An additional preference would be for scholars who can contribute to the management and editing of a Centre journal.
Qualifications: The essential qualification for these positions is a demonstrated capacity to undertake high quality, independent research. 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 Associate Fellow is good academic record with doctoral degree or equivalent published work.
Preference:The Centre will give preference to 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:
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
Curriculum Vitae including academic record and a full list of publications (copies of certificates not required at this stage)
Last date for receipt of applications: September 11, 2009: E-mailed or faxed applications shall not be entertained.
Enquiries: Ms. Jayasree Jayanthan, Administrative Officer Phone: 23942199, 23951190 Fax: 23943450E-mail: csdsmain@csds.in; csdsmain@csds.in