Legal Job | Research Associate at JusTIS, NLSIU [PQE 2+ Yrs, Salary Rs 60-70K]: 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 one full-time Research Associate position to work on the Just Transitions on Indian Streets (JusTIS) project. The position is up to March 2027 and will be based in Bengaluru.

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. Research Associates will report to the project’s co-investigator, Dr. Anwesha Ghosh, who is faculty at NLSIU.

Eligibility

Essential

• Master’s degree in social sciences, law, public policy, or allied disciplines

Desirable

• Academic background in urban studies, environmental history, mobilities research or cognate fields
• Early career research scholars awaiting PhD defence will be considered

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years of post-qualification work experience in conducting qualitative research in Bengaluru
• Demonstrable academic interest in issues of informal workers, livelihood, and justice
• Experience in organising academic conferences or workshops

Desirable

• Familiarity with academic debates on the topics of just transitions, decolonisation, and environmental justice
• Experience of contributing to research publications
• Experience in working within a research team

Skills and Competencies

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

Responsibilities

The Research Associate will be responsible for:

• Conducting qualitative fieldwork in Bengaluru, including visits to various archives.
• Preparing detailed notes on the qualitative data from fieldwork.
• Organising an academic workshop for the project.
• Undertaking comprehensive literature reviews on relevant topics.
• Attending meetings and reading groups organised by the PI and/or Co-Is.
• Maintain monthly progress reports on the activities and budget.
• Assist in any other tasks as required.

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience and will be in the range of Rs. 60,000 – Rs 70,000 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 500 words)
• Contact details and designation of one reference

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.