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CENTRE FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL STUDIES (CESS),
Nizamiah Observatory Campus, Begumpet, Hyderabad,
Andhra Pradesh– 500 016; Web site: www.cess.ac.in
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The Centre for Economic and Social Studies, Hyderabad invites applications for one position of Associate Professor for its ‘Research Unit for Livelihoods and Natural Resources’ funded by the Jamsetji Tata Trust on contract basis for a period of two years in the pay scales as recommended by the 6th Pay Commission and adopted by the UGC/ICSSR. Qualifications: (a) good academic record with a Ph.D. in a social science discipline, (b) a minimum of 55% marks at the Master’s degree level, (c) minimum of eight years of experience of teaching and/or research in an academic/research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research Institution, (d) published work of good quality with a minimum of 5 researchpublications, and (e) demonstrated capacity to undertake independent research related to livelihoods and natural resources, particularly focusing on forest, dry-land and river basin ecosystems.Selection Procedure: Candidates shortlisted will have to appear for an interview. The Selection Committee is free to consider reputed scholars who may not have applied. Application: Application on plain paper should be sent to the Director, CESS at the above address in an envelope marked “Application for RULNR Faculty”. The application should be accompanied by: (a) curriculum vitae including academic record and a full list of publications, (b) copies of three publications, (c) names and addresses of three referees. Candidates, who need to send their applications through proper channel, may send an advance copy to meet the deadline. Candidates may also consider joining on deputation from other academic organizations.
plications should reach by June 4, 2011.

Course on Research Methods on Gender Issues in Labour

V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, NOIDA
Course on Research Methods on Gender Issues in Labour
(July 25-29, 2011)
V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, NOIDA invites applications from young teachers
and researchers from universities/colleges/research Institutions and professionals in
government organisations who intend to pursue their interests in the area of gender
research on labour issues for participating in the Course on Research Methods on
Gender Issues in Labour, during 25-29, July, 2011. The objectives of the course are:
Theoretical Perspectives on gender research; To understand the various feminist
methodologies and approaches in gender research; A critical understanding of dominant
theories of knowledge and methodologies employed in humanities and social sciences;
Introducing them to various Qualitative and Quantitative techniques in gender issues
in labour research; To make them familiar with new statistical packages like SPSS. Each
of the selected participants would be required to make a brief presentation of a proposal/
research paper or a case study, related to their current theme of research interest,
during the training period. No programme fee will be charged and VVGNLI will provide
to and fro sleeper class fare and free boarding and lodging in the Institute’s Campus.
Application along with the bio-data and a brief statement of the participant’s research
interests in gender issues may be sent to Dr. Ellina Samantroy & Dr. Dhanya.M.B,
Associate Fellows, V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, Sector-24, NOIDA-201301,
(0120-2411533-35, Fax: 0120-2411474, 2411536;
Email: ellinasamantroy@gmail.com; dhanyambala@gmail.com. Applications must be
accompanied by no objection certificates/recommendations of employers/research
supervisors. The Last date for receiving the applications: June 20, 2011

Admission Announcement : On-Campus Masters Programme on `Labour and Development' at IGNOU Main Campus, New Delhi

Dear All,

School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies (SOITS) of the IGNOU invites application for the 2011-13 batch of M.A. in Labour and Development Programme. This is an On-Campus, Full Time and Regular Programme for two years (4 semesters) based at the main campus of IGNOU in New Delhi.

The brochure, admission announcement and information booklet/syllabus of the programme are attached. Kindly circulate this material among prospective candidates and/or place it on the notice board of your organisation/office.

Students with a graduation in any discipline with an interest in labour studies can apply. Those who await final year degree results are also eligible to apply.

To avail the application form and prospectus of the programme, visit www.ignou.ac.in (common prospectus for On-Campus programmes) or write to babu@ignou.ac.in /mld@ignou.ac.in . The last date of receiving application is 15 June 2011

In case of any clarification about the programme, please feel free to contact me over phone (91-9811389095). Other contact email ids and phone numbers are: ssahoo@ignou.ac.in ; vinod.vel@gmail.com; glad@ignou.ac.in ; 91-9818602718 (Dr. Sadananda Sahoo) and 91-9560705986 (Dr. C.P. Vinod)

With best regards,

Babu P. Remesh

Programme Coordinator (MLD)

School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies

Indira Gandhi National Open University,

Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-68, INDIA