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Faculty position in Social Sciences (Political Economy, Labour, and Livelihoods)

Faculty position in Social Sciences (Political Economy, Labour, and Livelihoods)

Azim Premji University
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Job Description

We seek candidates with advanced training and research experience inquantitative approaches to the study of social phenomena in the Indian context.

The position is open in terms of disciplinary specialisation (such as sociology, political science or economic sociology) as well as thematic interest (such as political economy, labour and livelihood, amongst others). You should be able to develop innovative courses and teach undergraduate social science students in, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
  • Applied statistics
  • Data analysis and visualisation using R/ Python/ STATA
  • Foundational interdisciplinary courses in Social Science
  • Agriculture in India
  • Labour and Livelihood

Requirements:

  • An advanced degree and research experience in the relevant area
  • An active research agenda
  • Strong commitment to teaching a diverse classroom
  • Familiarity with quantitative research methods (preferred)

Application Procedure:

Please email the following documents to <[Confidential Information]> with the subject line Application for Faculty Position in Social Sciences (Political Economy, Labour, and Livelihoods) — Bengaluru:

  • Cover letter (indicating research and teaching interest/ experience)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two writing samples
  • 1 – 2 page autobiographical statement (describing your academic journey)
  • Two letters of recommendation to be emailed directly to <[HIDDEN TEXT]>

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Key Skills

Data analysis and visualisation using R

Descriptive and Inferential Statistics

Foundational interdisciplinary courses in Social Science

Applied statistics

Labour and Livelihood

Agriculture in India