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Call for Applications | Research Associate | JSW Centre for the Future of Law (JSW-CFL) | 1 Vacancy
JSW Centre for the Future of Law (JSW-CFL)
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for one full-time role as a Research Associate at the Centre for the Future of Law at NLSIU based out of the University campus. This is a full-time role on contractual basis for a period of one year (extendable), based in Bengaluru.
About the Role
The Research Associate will work closely with the Faculty Director, the Centre’s Advisory Board, and the Dean (Research) at NLS to incubate the Centre’s research activities.
Responsibilities
Specifically, the Research Associate will be responsible for:
- 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.
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How to apply
Please use the Google form provided and include the following documents:
- An up-to-date CV
- Solo authored writing sample – published/unpublished
- A statement of purpose (500-800 words) explaining your interest in the centre and how your background aligns with the centres research objectives. [Neeti Shastra has drafted a customised SoP for jobseekers. Have a look here: https://topmate.io/neeti_shastra]
- Contact details and designation of two professional references
For any queries, please write to recruitment@nls.ac.in
Deadline
The last date for submission of applications is July 23, 2026 at 5 PM IST
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