Call for Applications for Research Associate (Health and Digital Rights)

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (Health and Digital Rights)

Ref. No.: NLUD/Admin/2026/2286
Dated: 24.04.2026

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About the Opportunity

National Law University Delhi (NLUD) invites applications for the position of Full-time Research Associate on a contractual basis for a project on Health and Digital Rights.
The project is funded under the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) 2025–26 and focuses on evaluating the jurisprudential, socioeconomic, and statistical implications within Health, Law, and Technology.
The appointment is for an initial six-month period, with the possibility of a further six-month extension—making the total recruitment period up to 12 months—subject to performance and project requirements.

Responsibilities

The candidate will be expected to assist in research work in the interdisciplinary area of Law, Economics, and Technology and will work and report to the Project Director.
The candidate will ensure responsible research conduct in data collection, storage, and processing of data in alignment with the project requirements and guidelines.

Eligibility

• MA/MSc/MPhil in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Data Sciences, or AI Studies from a recognized Indian or Foreign University with a good academic record.
• OR Ph.D. (including those in the final phase of submission) in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, AI, or Data Sciences.
• Ability to do empirical analysis, policy review, legal search, and drafting of research outputs that inform law and technology debates.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
• Skilled in MS Office applications.

Desirable:

• Background in Law, Public Policy, or Regulatory Studies is an advantage.
• Prior experience on law-and-technology topics (privacy, competition, platform markets, fintech) or familiarity with legal research methods.
• Experience producing policy briefs or working with non-academic stakeholders.
• Knowledge of data visualization tools and reproducible workflows.

Remuneration:
Rs. 47,000/- per month (subject to TDS @ 10% under Section 194J of the Income Tax Act).
The salary will be funded out of the grants received from the ICSSR disbursed by National Law University Delhi.

Position: One

Nature of Appointment: Contractual

How to Apply?

Interested applicants should complete the form and submit it with the following documents:

1. Résumé/CV (must include educational qualifications, specialization, post-qualification experience, and publications)
2. Copy of undergraduate degree and postgraduate degree combined as one PDF file
3. Motivation letter (maximum 800 words) outlining how you fulfill the essential/desirable qualifications and possess the skills required for this position
4. Any other document relevant to this application not already submitted above

Please ensure that the submitted application includes the completed form as well as all attachments.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For any query, contact either the Project Director or Co-Project Director

• Project Director – Dr. Neethu Rajam, Associate Professor of Law, National Law University Delhi
  Email: [email protected]
• Co-Project Director – Dr. Meenakshi Parida, Assistant Professor of Law & Economics, National Law University Delhi
  Email: [email protected]

Application Deadline: 5:00 PM on 17^th May, 2026
Please access the application form here: https://careers.nludelhi.ac.in

Important Instructions

1. The application must be submitted only through the online form specified in this advertisement.
   Physical/email applications will not be considered.
2. Candidates will be shortlisted based on an assessment of their application and materials submitted through the online form.
   Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. Interviews will be held online.
3. Only those candidates selected for the interview will be contacted.
   If you do not hear from the University within 2 weeks after the deadline, please assume that your application has not been considered.
4. The eligibility criteria listed above do not guarantee an interview or a final offer.
5. NLU Delhi reserves the right not to fill the position advertised here.
6. NLU Delhi is an equal opportunity employer.

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