Call for Applications for the Position of Research Assistant Status of Radicalization in India: An Exploratory Study of Prevention and Remedies (sanctioned by the Bureau of Police Research & Development, M.H.A., New Delhi); Apply by Feb 19

In the seven decades since its independence, India has faced and countered extremism emanating from several quarters – left-wing communist insurgencies; strategic terrorism emerging from neighboring countries; right-wing religious extremism; and violent separatist movements. In the face of such opposition, the response of our nation-state has been strong-handed and resilient; thoroughly ensuring that our constitutional and social fabric remains intact. The problem of radicalization, however, doesn’t end here and threats from various quarters remain ever-present. There is an emerging global discourse, which seeks to answer the question of “why does an individual get radicalized” and a corollary question of – “how can the same be prevented.” Any endeavors to answer these questions in the Indian context requires a systematic and in-depth examination of the past and present political, socio-economic, socio-legal and psycho-social realities. It is this examination that the proposed study seeks to undertake. The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the funding agency for this project. The study aims at understanding the processes of radicalization, de-radicalization and related measures, with the help of empirical evidence.

ABOUT THE CENTRE:

A Centre for Criminology, Criminal Justice and Victimology (CCV) is being established at RGNUL with the aim to contribute towards the fundamental and applied research and action in the field of Criminology, Criminal Law, Criminal Justice, Victim Justice, and Victimology. The Centre is implementing the Project.

POSITION:

We are looking to engage one full-time Researcher for this project, who has skills and experience of working on challenging issues and is also ready to carry out extensive fieldwork in this regard.

Title No. of Post Stipend

Research Assistant 01 25,000 p.m. consolidated

DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT:

The duration of the assignment shall be till the completion of the project. It shall be a full-time assignment. The modalities of the work shall be decided by the Project Director.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. All Applicants are required to apply by 19th February 2023, 11.59 pm. Applications beyond this date and time will not be accepted.
2. The applicants are required to submit their CV, a Statement of Purpose and Motivation (maximum 500 words) and a writing sample (published/unpublished, sole authorship to – [email protected] with the subject ‘Application for Research Assistant (Status of Radicalization in India: An Exploratory Study of Prevention and Remedies)’.
3. Only shortlisted candidates shall be called for an interview
4. Once selected, the candidates shall be informed of their selection via email.

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