Vacancy for Research Assistant Position (Rs.16,000/- Stipend) at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU)

A walk-in-interview is tentative scheduled on 04th July, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. onwards in the Department of Human Rights, School of Legal Studies, BBAU, Lucknow for the selection of One Research Assistant to work on purely time-bound UPHRC sponsored project.

The appointment of a Research Assistant for the project will be full-time and strictly temporary, lasting two months. Candidates meeting the essential qualifications should send the completed application form and all required documents via email to uphrc2023project@gmail.com and/or rashwetshrinkhal@gmail.com (Dr. Rashwet Shrinkhal). They should also bring original documents and one set of photocopies of academic records, experience certificates, and publications to the interview. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) is a central university located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Established in 1996, it is named after Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a prominent social reformer and the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. BBAU aims to promote higher education among socially marginalized sections of society. The university offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across diverse fields such as sciences, humanities, social sciences, law, and management. BBAU is known for its commitment to research, quality education, and social justice. The campus provides modern facilities and a supportive environment for students’ academic and personal growth.

The Uttar Pradesh Human Rights Commission (UPHRC) is a statutory body established to promote and protect human rights in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Human rights, as defined by the commission, include rights relating to life, liberty, equality, and dignity guaranteed by the Indian Constitution or embodied in international covenants and enforceable by courts in India.

Key functions and responsibilities of UPHRC include:

• 1. Investigations: Investigate complaints of human rights violations or negligence in preventing such violations by public servants.
• 2. Recommendations: Recommend measures to the government for improving the human rights situation in the state, including steps for the prosecution of violators.
• 3. Visits to Institutions: Inspect jails, detention centers, and other institutions where people are detained or lodged for purposes of treatment, reformation, or protection to ensure the humane treatment of inmates.
• 4. Research and Education: Undertake and promote research in the field of human rights, organize seminars and workshops, and spread human rights literacy among various sections of society.
• 5. Monitoring: Review factors, including acts of terrorism, that inhibit the enjoyment of human rights and recommend appropriate remedial measures.

The UPHRC operates independently and can summon individuals, request reports, and take any necessary action to address human rights issues in the state. The commission also works in collaboration with non-governmental organizations and other civil society actors to foster a culture of human rights and dignity.

Original: https://www.bbau.ac.in/Docs/Career/Project/RAHR.pdf