Call for Applications | Archival Project Associate – QAMRA Archival Project, NLSIU | 01 position
August 12, 2024
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), invites applications for one full-time role at the Queer Archive for Memory, Reflection and Activism (QAMRA) based out of the University campus for a period of one year. This position will be based in Bengaluru.
About the Department
QAMRA is a physical, multimedia archive that chronicles the lives of persons marginalised on the basis of gender and sexuality in India. It is hosted at the National Law School of India University in Bengaluru. QAMRA’s activities span archival processes, research and public engagement.
Responsibilities
This is a full-time position based out of the NLSIU campus in Bengaluru. The Archival Project Associate will report to the Director, QAMRA.
- Lead and supervise end-to-end archival processes including acquisition, sorting, cataloguing, curating and digitising collections.
- Contribute to research projects, the oral history collection, and take on teaching roles when necessary.
- Develop and organise public engagement activities, and contribute to the QAMRA Blog.
- Identify funding opportunities that align with QAMRA’s priorities. Develop compelling grant proposals, including project descriptions, objectives, methods and outcomes that meet funders’ expectations.
- Facilitate researcher access in the archives.
Qualifications & Skills
Essential
- Candidates with a postgraduate degree in social sciences, information sciences, communications, law or a related field with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
- Familiarity with queer histories and mobilisation in India.
- Demonstrated interest in research.
- Be willing to acquire new skills in archiving, including software programmes.
- This role requires good communication and time management skills, and an organisational mindset.
Desirable
- Candidates who have experience working in archives, and with archival software.
Experience
Essential: Candidates with 0 to 2 years of work experience.
Desirable: Previous internship or related experience at an archives is a plus.
How to Apply?
Please use the Google form available here, and include the following documents:
- An updated CV
- A statement of purpose (500 – 800 words).
- Contact details and designation of one professional reference
For any queries, please write to
Deadline
The last date for submission of applications is August 26 (Monday), 2024, 5 pm.