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NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad (NALSAR) has announced 1 vacancy for the Project Lead post on a project-based, six-month-long, full-time research role. Candidates applying for this position require a background in veterinary science, animal husbandry, poultry science, or a closely related technical field. Eligible applicants must submit their application through the Google form provided in the official notification from 26 October 2026 to 31 October 2026. The selection process involves application submission through a Google form, followed by the shortlisting of candidates and interview rounds. The posting for this role is across six states in India.

NALSAR Project Lead at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the salary, age limit, or application fee for this post.

About NALSAR Project Lead

NALSAR University of Law is an institution that aims to provide quality legal education underlining constitutionalism, rule of law, and justice, with a focus on social justice for marginalised communities. In this initiative, NALSAR is partnering with the ALPN Research Foundation, a not-for-profit independent think-tank working towards improving animal welfare across India. Together, they are undertaking a study that systematically assesses current conditions and challenges to the welfare of broiler chickens in India from end-to-end, including farming systems, supply chains, market demand, regulatory context, and the broader stakeholder ecosystem.

Vacancy Details

The recruitment notification offers a total of 1 position for the Project Lead role under the study titled ‘A Scoping Report on Broiler Chicken Welfare in India’.

Who Can Apply

Candidates must meet the following qualification requirements:

• Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in broiler chicken production in India with a background in veterinary science, animal husbandry, poultry science, or a closely related technical field is strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of broiler farming systems in India (backyard, contract farming, integrated commercial operations) and common welfare issues within them.
• Familiarity with animal welfare science and assessment frameworks as applied to broiler chickens.
• Prior field experience visiting or working directly with poultry farms, ideally in rural or semi-urban India, would be an asset.
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in regional languages would be an asset for fieldwork.

Pay and Tenure

This is a six-month-long, full-time research role. Field research is expected to take place for three months across approximately 60 farm visits in six states, plus slaughterhouses and meat shops. All fieldwork costs will be covered by the organisation.

NALSAR Project Lead Job Description

The Project Lead will be responsible for the following duties and tasks as outlined in the project notification:

• Lead technical research and analysis on broiler farming systems in India – production practices, housing, breeds and genetics, feeding regimes, health management, and welfare conditions across different system types (backyard, contract, integrated, and commercial).
• Design and execute a fieldwork plan covering approximately 60 farm visits across six states, plus slaughterhouses and meat retail points, assessing on-ground farming practices and welfare conditions firsthand.
• Conduct and synthesise literature on broiler production and welfare in India.
• Build relationships with farmers, veterinarians, and production-side stakeholders to support fieldwork and ongoing insight-gathering.
• Assess the nature and extent of animal welfare across various farming systems, and evaluate the malleability of each system to welfare-improving interventions.
• Provide subject-matter expertise on technical sections of the final report (industry overview, farming systems analysis) and contribute broiler-specific expertise to cross-cutting insights.
• Identify and prioritise a list of potential welfare-focused interventions based on technical feasibility and likely adoption by relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the wider research team (who will lead economic, market, and regulatory analysis) to ensure technical findings feed into the overall report.

How to Apply for NALSAR Project Lead

Interested candidates must submit their application through the Google form. Follow these steps to complete the application process:

1. Access the application link via the official Google form provided in the notification.
2. Fill out all required details accurately within the Google form.
3. Submit the completed application form on or before the deadline of 31 October 2026.

If you have any queries regarding the application process, reach out directly to [email protected].

Selection and Interview

The selection process for the Project Lead position involves an initial application screening through the submitted Google form. Only shortlisted candidates from this application round will be invited for further interview rounds.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• The role is a six-month-long, full-time research position requiring extensive travel across six states.
• Applicants should have a background in veterinary science, animal husbandry, poultry science, or a closely related technical field.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for subsequent interview rounds.
• All fieldwork-related costs during the course of the project will be covered by the organisation.

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