Call For Applications: Research Associate | JSW Centre For The Future Of Law (JSW-CFL), NLSIU

Name of the Post: Research Associate

No. of Post: 01 (One)

Essential Qualification and Experience

· Bachelor's degree in law.

· At least 3 years of post-qualification work experience in research roles.

· A proven ability to collaborate with varied stakeholders.

· Desirable: (a) Master's degree in any discipline, (b) Demonstrated education or professional expertise in at least one of the centres' thematic priority areas, (c) Up-to-date understanding of the technology and its implications in at least of the centres' thematic priority areas, (d) Proven research activity, including at least one publication or equivalent output, (e) Excellent writing and editing skills across academic, policy, and public-facing formats, (f) Strong analytical, collation/synthesis, communication (written and oral), technical, and time-management skills, and (g) Self-driven and collaborative, with the ability to work independently.

Roles & Responsibilities

· Coordinate the centre's research programme including developing proposals, concept/background notes for workshops and seminars, and cultivating research collaborations.

· Develop, plan and submit grant proposals on the centre's thematic areas in consultation with the faculty advisor and other faculty affiliates.

· Managing fellowship programmes with the centre, including the centre's student internship programme.

· Assist in coordinating events at the centre including its annual lecture, research workshops, stakeholder consultations and meetings as required.

· Submit at least 1 peer-reviewed journal article each year and/or publish 2 short-form pieces, such as blog articles, policy briefs, case briefs, and/or commentaries for the NLS Scholarship Repository and/or opinion pieces or commentaries in popular media each year.

How to apply?

· To apply online, click here

· The last date to submit the online application is 23.07.2026

To Access Official Notification, click here