Research Associate | Health and Digital Rights | NLU Delhi | Remuneration Rs. 47000 | Apply by 17th May 2026
Research Associate | Health and Digital Rights | NLU Delhi | Remuneration Rs. 47000 | Apply by 17th May 2026
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:
- Assist in interdisciplinary research across law, economics, and technology.
- Report directly to the Project Director.
- Ensure responsible conduct in data collection, storage, and processing in alignment with project guidelines.
Eligibility:
- MA/MSc/MPhil in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Data Sciences, or AI Studies from a recognized Indian or foreign university with a strong academic record. OR
- Ph.D. (including those in the final phase of submission) in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, AI, or Data Sciences.
- Ability to conduct empirical analysis, policy review, legal search, and draft research outputs that inform law and technology debates.
- Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
- Skilled in MS Office applications.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Background in law, public policy, or regulatory studies.
- Prior experience in law‑and‑tech 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:
- ₹47,000 per month (subject to TDS @ 10% under Section 194J, Income Tax Act, 1961).
- Salary funded by ICSSR grants disbursed through NLUD.
Position Details:
- Number of Positions: One
- Nature of Appointment: Contractual
Application Process:
Interested applicants must submit the completed application form along with the following documents:
- Résumé/CV (including educational qualifications, specialization, post‑qualification experience, publications).
- Copy of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees combined as one PDF file.
- Motivation letter (maximum 800 words) outlining fulfillment of essential/desirable qualifications and relevant skills.
- Any other relevant documents not already submitted above.
Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Contact for Queries:
- Project Director: Dr. Neethu Rajam, Associate Professor of Law, NLUD — neethu.rajam@nludelhi.ac.in
- Co‑Project Director: Dr. Meenakshi Parida, Assistant Professor of Law & Economics, NLUD — meenakshi.parida@nludelhi.ac.in
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