Legal Job | Postdoctoral Researcher at JusTIS, NLSIU [Salary Rs 1-1.2L]: Apply by Feb 2

About NLSIU

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), commonly referred to as the National Law School (NLS), is a public Karnataka state law university in Bengaluru, India. Established under the Karnataka Act No. 22 of 1986,[3] it is widely regarded as one of the country’s leading institutions for legal education and has consistently been ranked first in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for law.

About Just Transitions

Just Transitions on Indian Streets (JusTIS) is a collaborative research project that explores how Indian cities can respond to climate change in ways that are fair and inclusive for street-based workers. These workers—such as street vendors, platform workers, and informal transport operators—play a vital role in everyday urban life but are often excluded from decisions that shape the cities they help sustain.

As India undertakes major urban and climate transitions, the project seeks to centre the voices, experiences, and knowledge of these workers in planning for more equitable and sustainable urban futures.

About the Job

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher position to work on the Just Transitions on Indian Streets project. The position is up to March 2027 and will be based in Bengaluru, with some time spent on fieldwork in Delhi and Kolkata.

The project is the recipient of The British Academy’s Knowledge Frontiers: International Interdisciplinary Research Projects Award for 2025-27 in collaboration with the University of Oxford. Postdoctoral researchers will report to the project’s co-investigator, Dr. Anwesha Ghosh, who is faculty at NLSIU.

Eligibility

Essential

• Obtained a PhD degree in history or allied disciplines by the last date of the application

Desirable

• Academic background in urban studies, environmental history, mobilities research or cognate fields
• Track record of publications in high quality journals in similar research areas as the project

Experience

Essential

• Formal training in archival research and a strong track record of conducting archival research in Indian archives.
• In-depth understanding of theoretical approaches to the study of informal workers and social justice in cities.
• Ability to manage own research and administrative activities.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an interdisciplinary research environment.
• Work experience in project coordination roles within a research team, including maintaining detailed records and preparing comprehensive reports.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Strong execution rigour and operational skills
• Strong presentation and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Undertaking archive visits in research cities to collect relevant historical materials.
• Analysing qualitative data from archives and collating it with the data from other methods, such as surveys, interviews, and workshops.
• Undertaking comprehensive literature reviews on relevant topics.
• Attending meetings and reading groups organised by the PI and/or Co-Is.
• Co-authoring research papers with project investigators.
• Assist in any other tasks as required.

Salary

The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, ranging from Rs. 100,000 to Rs. 120,000 per month.

Deadline

The last date for submission of applications is February 2, 2026 by 5 pm (IST).

Application Procedure

Please use the Google form here, and include the following documents:

• An up-to-date CV
• A statement of purpose (not more than 750 words)
• Contact details and designation of two references

We will request a sample of academic writing, up to a maximum of 8,000 words (including references), at the interview stage if the candidate is selected for the next round.