Job Title: Research Assistant, Centre for Interdisciplinary Archaeological Research

Reports to: Prof. Nayanjot Lahiri

Nature and days of work: Full time

Location: Ashoka University Campus, Sonipat. Fieldwork during the tenure of the project will be carried out at multiple locations throughout Haryana.

About the Centre for Interdisciplinary Archaeological Research (CIAR): The Centre for Interdisciplinary Archaeological Research (CIAR) at Ashoka University is a facility that brings together archaeology and the sciences to offer new perspectives that will deepen the study of the Indian past. It carries out interdisciplinary field-based projects throughout India, especially related to the archaeology of forested spaces. Simultaneously, it presents a pedagogy drawn from the sciences and humanities for teaching courses on traditional and up-to-date archaeology that imparts field knowledge of archaeological sites, methods, and the diverse landscapes of India.

About the Project: The project, 'Footprints of the Past from the Aravallis to the Sarasvati: An Archaeological Compendium of Haryana', with Prof. Nayanjot Lahiri, Professor of History, Ashoka University as the Principal Investigator, is funded by the Haryana State Higher Education Council. It aims at producing an archaeological compendium which represents a synthesis of all available information on sites and monuments in the state of Haryana.



The outcome of the proposed project is a single work published as a large volume and in a digital format - which contains all that is presently known about Haryana's archaeological history.

About the Position: The CIAR seeks one (1) project research assistant to assist the PI in undertaking the necessary archival, bibliographic and field work related to the project. Candidates from Haryana, or experience in undertaking extensive field investigations in Haryana, are preferable. Knowledge of English, Hindi and Haryanvi is essential for this position. Desirable candidates must have training in archaeological field methodology and archival research. While this opportunity is open to all who are interested in archaeological research, we specifically encourage female candidates to apply.

Compensation: As per the Haryana State guidelines, the research assistant will be paid a sum of INR 37,000 per month. Travel, board and lodge during fieldwork will be covered by the project with the realisation of the necessary bills and invoices.

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📌 Research Asst - Centre For Interdisciplinary Archaeological Research (Sonipat)
🏢 Ashoka University
📍 Sonipat