Call for Applications | Research Associate – Centre for the Future of Law
May 15, 2026
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 JSW Centre for the Future of Law
The JSW Centre for the Future of Law was established in 2024 at NLSIU, Bengaluru, with the support of the JSW Foundation. The purpose of the Centre is to expand academic learning, advance research, and inform policy debates on issues related to law, technology, and system reform. Through partnerships across academia, governments, regulators, civil society and industry, the Centre aims to promote a robust and interdisciplinary understanding of issues such as the interface between health and regulation; the environment and the law; corporate governance; and the impact of new technologies on the future of the legal system, the legal profession and legal education.
It commenced research activities during the Academic Year 2025-2026. More information about the centre and its activities can be found here.
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.
Reporting
The Research Associate will report to the Centre Faculty Director.
Qualifications
Essential
- Master’s degree in any discipline
- At least 3 years of post-qualification work experience in research roles.
- A proven ability to collaborate with varied stakeholders.
Desirable
- Demonstrated education or professional expertise in at least one of the centres’ thematic priority areas.
- Up-to-date understanding of the technology and its implications in at least of the centres’ thematic priority areas.
- Proven research activity, including at least one publication or equivalent output.
- Excellent writing and editing skills across academic, policy, and public-facing formats.
- Strong analytical, collation/synthesis, communication (written and oral), technical, and time-management skills.
- Self-driven and collaborative, with the ability to work independently.
Application details
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
- Contact details and designation of two professional references
Compensation
Compensation will be commensurate with experience in the range of approx. Rs. 70,000-90,000 per month.
Deadline
The last date for submission of applications is May 29, 2026 at 5 PM IST