National Law School of India University is hiring for the post of Research Associate at its Centre for Child and the Law department.
About NLSIU
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 as a pioneer in legal education.
Over the last three decades, the University has consistently been the undoubted leader in legal education and research in India and has been ranked First among Law Universities in the National Institute Ranking Framework for the last five years.
About Centre for Child and the Law
The Centre for Child and the Law (CCL) was established as a specialized multi-disciplinary research center of NLSIU on April 1, 1996. The Centre integrates research, direct field action, and teaching on child rights law.
The department uses law and socio-legal strategies as tools for transformative social change to enable children to live with dignity. Our aim is to ensure social justice, human rights, and quality of life for all children in India, with a special focus on equitable quality education, care, protection, and justice for marginalized and excluded children.
About the Opportunity
The Research Associate will work on the projects under the supervision of the Centre Coordinator. The projects will involve desk, as well as field research.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assist the Centre Coordinator and other team members in conducting literature reviews, curating relevant cases and materials, researching contemporary themes, and writing blog notes, academic papers, and research reports
- Conducting field and desk research on identified issues
- Preparing for, organizing, and conducting workshops and conferences
- Preparing progress reports and or managing other reporting needs
- Handling administrative responsibilities under the project
- Drafting of legal opinions, review of draft national/state policies
- Framing proposals for funding, research and writing, training, and other assignments
- Other Centre related activities and tasks
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in Law or Social Sciences from a recognized university.
- Domain expertise/background in Child Rights (Child Protection/ Right to Education/ Right to food/ Criminal Law).
- A Master’s Degree in Law or Social Sciences from a recognized University will be preferred.
- Candidates who have experience in field research will be preferred.
- For more information regarding eligibility check the notification.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates may apply through the link provided at the end of the post.
Application Deadline
May 6, 2023
Location
Bengaluru, India
Contact Information
In case of any queries, please contact:
- Ms. Savithri: 080-23160537/23213160/23160533;
- Email: recruitment@nls.ac.in
Click here to apply.
Source: Lawctopus
