NALSAR Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Animal Law Centre of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad has invited applications for a Research Associate on the project "A Scoping Report on Broiler Chicken Welfare in India". The engagement lasts four months, with remuneration of ₹60,000-₹70,000 per month depending on qualifications and experience. The qualification is a Bachelor's degree in any field. Applications go through a Google form until 22 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST, and the joining date is 07 December 2026.

NALSAR Research Associate at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies, the age limit or the application fee.

About the Project

NALSAR University of Law is an institution that aims to provide quality legal education with a focus on social justice for marginalised communities. It is partnering with ALPN Research Foundation, Bengaluru, which the notice describes as a not-for-profit independent think-tank working to improve animal welfare across India.

The study assesses the current conditions and challenges to the welfare of broiler chickens in India. It evaluates the broiler chicken industry end to end, from farming systems and supply chains to market demand, regulatory context and the wider stakeholder ecosystem. It is meant to inform targeted intervention pathways in India.

Who Can Apply

The notice lists these qualification conditions for the Research Associate post:

• A Bachelor's degree in any field. Candidates with backgrounds in life sciences, social sciences, agriculture or veterinary studies would be preferred.
• No prior expertise in poultry or animal welfare is required. Training on poultry behaviour and welfare indicators will be provided.
• Proficiency in Hindi and other regional languages is strongly preferred, given the multi-state fieldwork.
• Willingness to travel extensively across multiple states for field research is listed as a requirement.

The notice says preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively across multiple Indian states for field research (approximately three months of fieldwork).
• Prior experience in field research, surveys or fieldwork-based data collection, which would be an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with comfort in conducting informal or semi-formal interviews and building quick rapport with farmers and other stakeholders.
• Interest in animal welfare or willingness to learn poultry-specific observation skills.
• Good written communication skills for clear, organised field notes, and familiarity with note-taking and transcription.
• Basic organisational and project support skills, with the ability to manage tasks and timelines.

Pay and Tenure

The remuneration is ₹60,000-₹70,000 per month, depending on qualifications and experience. The engagement duration is four months, with the joining date given as 07 December 2026. All fieldwork costs will be covered by the organisation. The role is remote, so the candidate can be based anywhere in India, but it requires travel across six states.

NALSAR Research Associate Job Description

The Research Associate will support field research across approximately 60 farm visits in six states, plus slaughterhouses and meat shops. The post works closely with the Project Lead on on-ground observation, interviews and note-taking. The key responsibilities are:

1. Support the project team in conducting field visits across approximately 60 farms in six states, plus slaughterhouses and meat retail points.
2. Observe and accurately document farm conditions, farming practices and poultry behaviour using training and frameworks provided by the project team.
3. Conduct interviews with farmers, workers and other on-ground stakeholders, adapting communication style and language to the local context.
4. Take detailed, organised field notes and assist in structuring raw field data for analysis.
5. Help coordinate field logistics: scheduling visits, travel planning and liaising with local contacts.
6. Assist in transcription, translation or summarisation of interviews and field notes, particularly from regional languages into English.

How to Apply for NALSAR Research Associate

1. Open the Google form linked in the notice's Application Process section (see the application link below).
2. Submit the application through that form by 22 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST.
3. Send any query to [email protected].

The notice does not name any documents to attach.

Selection and Interview

Only shortlisted candidates from this application round will be invited for the further interview rounds. The notice does not give the interview dates, mode or number of rounds.

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