Project Lead for Broiler Chicken Welfare Study

NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad (NALSAR) in partnership with ALPN Research Foundation, Bengaluru

Total Vacancies

Job Location

Remote (India), with extensive field research across six states

Apply Deadline

31 Oct 2026

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📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad (NALSAR) in partnership with ALPN Research Foundation, Bengaluru (NALSAR & ALPN)
Job Category	Legal
Eligibility Qualification	B.A. (animal-husbandry), Veterinary Degree (veterinary-degree)
Number of Vacancies	1 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	₹1,00,000–₹1,25,000 per month, depending on qualifications and experience.
Gender Eligibility	both
Experience Required	5+ years of experience in poultry/veterinary practice
Application Fee	• Summary: No application fee mentioned in the provided job notification.

📄 Details & Description

- Project Title: Scoping Report on Broiler Chicken Welfare in India
- Role: Project Lead (Contractual Position) to conduct desk and field research, analysis, and report writing on broiler chicken welfare in India.
- Duration: Six (6) months, full-time, with three months of extensive fieldwork across six states, including 60 farm visits, slaughterhouses, and meat retail points.
- Fieldwork Coverage: Farm visits in six states, slaughterhouses, and meat retail points to assess on-ground farming practices and welfare conditions.
- Collaboration: NALSAR University of Law and ALPN Research Foundation, focusing on animal welfare, public health, and regulatory contexts.
- Key Focus Areas: Broiler farming systems (backyard, contract, integrated, commercial), health management, welfare conditions, and stakeholder ecosystem analysis.
- Report Contribution: Provide technical expertise on broiler welfare, industry overview, and farming systems analysis for the final report.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

- Experience: 5+ years of experience in poultry/veterinary practice, with expertise in broiler chicken health.
- Technical Knowledge: Must be an expert on poultry birds and have technical knowledge about broiler chicken health.
- Education Background: Strongly preferred background in veterinary science, animal husbandry, poultry science, or a closely related technical field.
- Field Experience: Prior field experience visiting or working directly with poultry farms, ideally in rural or semi-urban India, is an asset.
- Language Skills: Fluency in English required; proficiency in regional languages is an asset for fieldwork.

⚙️ Selection Process

- Application submission through a Google form linked in the official notification.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for further interview rounds.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

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📂 Required Documents

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💳 Application Fee Details

• Summary: No application fee mentioned in the provided job notification.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the application deadline for the Project Lead role at NALSAR & ALPN?

The last date to apply for the Project Lead position is 31 October 2026, at 11:59 PM IST.

Q. What is the expected salary range for the Project Lead role?

The remuneration for the Project Lead role is between ₹1,00,000 and ₹1,25,000 per month, depending on qualifications and experience.

Q. What is the duration of the engagement for the Project Lead position?

The engagement duration for the Project Lead role is six months, starting from 16 November 2026.

Q. Is there an application fee for this position?

The notification does not specify any application fee for the Project Lead role.

Q. What qualifications are required for the Project Lead role?

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in poultry/veterinary practice, with expertise in broiler chicken health and a background in veterinary science, animal husbandry, or poultry science.