RRU Centre for International Law (RCIL) under the School of Criminal Law and Military Law is inviting applications for two Research Officer positions in specialised areas of Public International Law. These positions are offered on a 364-day contractual basis and provide an opportunity to work on advanced research projects while being considered for admission to the PhD by Publication Programme under the supervision of Professor (Dr.) Bimal N. Patel, subject to University regulations.
Name of the Posts
- Research Officer (Public International Law & Peacekeeping) – 1 Post
- Research Officer (Law of the Sea) – 1 Post
Number of Vacancies
Total Vacancies: 2
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must possess:
- A Master’s Degree in Public International Law, Maritime Law, or any allied field relevant to the advertised domains with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) from a recognised Indian or foreign university.
- Minimum one year of teaching or research experience in a Government organisation, International organisation, Private institution, or recognised Research Institute.
- At least one publication in an internationally reputed journal or a UGC-listed journal.
Desirable Qualifications:
- NET/CSIR or an equivalent examination recognised by the UGC.
- Papers presented or published at conferences and reputed journals.
- Good knowledge of MS Office.
- Strong report writing and research skills.
Salary
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹55,000 – ₹70,000.
Duration of Engagement
The appointment will initially be for 364 days and may be extended for up to two additional terms of 364 days each, subject to the University’s requirements, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance.
Key Responsibilities
The selected candidates will be required to:
- Conduct interdisciplinary research in their respective domains.
- Assist the University in research, training, and extension activities.
- Analyse, interpret, and prepare research reports.
- Organise training programmes, conferences, workshops, and research activities.
- Collaborate with universities, government departments, research institutions, and international organisations.
- Perform other duties assigned by the University.
Location
Rashtriya Raksha University, Lavad, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
How to Apply?
Interested candidates must submit their applications through the link: https://rrulavad.nmediasoft.com/onlineadmission/rruemployeeRegistration
Additionally, candidates are required to:
- Submit one published research paper/article as part of the application.
- Upload the duly completed Research Score Calculation Sheet along with supporting documents.
- Email their PhD research proposal separately to sclml@rru.ac.in after completing the online application.
- Prepare a 5 – 7 minute presentation on a domain-specific topic if shortlisted for the selection process.
Application Deadline
Last Date to Apply: August 10, 2026 (5:00 PM)
