Call For Applications For The Post Of Research Assistant In The Department For Promotion Of Industry And Internal Trade (DPIIT) IPR Chair At Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar: Apply By 1st December 2023

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Who Is The Recruiter?

Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) is the statutory university established by the Government of Gujarat under the   Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003. The University is recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the University Grants Commission (UGC) (2f & 12B). GNLU is a premier institute in the field of legal teaching–learning and research. GNLU a comprehensive, student-centric, competency based multidisciplinary and research-focused University, dedicated to build an environment enabling critical thinking and reflection on the fundamental legal issues confronting the interconnected world, offers B.A., LL.B. (Hon.), B.Com., LL.B. (Hon.), B.Sc., LL.B. (Hon.), B.B.A., LL.B. (Hon.), B.S.W., LL. B, LL.M. and Ph.D. in-Law and inter-disciplinary fields.

DPIIT-IPR Chair was established under the Scheme for Pedagogy & Research in IPRs for Holistic Education & Academia (SPRIHA) by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Among few eligible Institutions, Gujarat National Law University have been accorded approval to set up the IPR Chair in 2018 to promote Intellectual Property (IP) education and foster IP research and inculcate a long-standing recognition and respect for one’s IP and others IP in the student’s mind.

What Are The Details Of The Opportunity?

  • Job Position: Research Assistant
  • Department: (DPIIT) IPR Chair, GNLU
  • Division: Research and Development Cell
  • Last date for submitting application: Friday, 1st December, 2023
  • Remuneration: 40,000 – 50,000/- per month (Fixed Pay)
  • Essential Criteria:
    • LL.M. in IPR Specialization with atleast 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or Ph. D in Law preferably in IPR Specialization from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited Foreign University.
    • Good knowledge of latest national and international research trends and developments in IPR;
    • Ability to conceptualize and organize international training workshops and brainstorming online/ on-site discussionsapart from Teaching/ Research;
    • Fluency in English language.
  • Highly desirable:
    • Experience in teaching/ research in premier Law Universities/ Colleges in relevant area;
    • Excellent inter-personal and team-building skills;
    • Ability to innovate and to improve research, training and extension activities or services and to pursue interesting new ideas and new methods;
    • Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/ SET;
  • Application form: CLICK HERE to download the application form
  • Roles and Responsibilities: Under the guidance of IPR Chair Professor DPIIT and Head, Research and Development Cell, Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) the incumbent shall perform the following roles and responsibilities;
    • Conduct Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) research in relevant areas of law under the guidance of IPR Chair Professor DPIIT;
    • Provide research assistance to IPR Chair Professor DPIIT whenever required;
    • Develop, plan, execute, monitor and report Intellectual Property Rights research in collaboration with external Universities, Institutions, Government departments, Industrial and Economic agencies, Judiciary within India and abroad;
    • Provide Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) research counseling and scholastic assistance to IPR Chair Professor DPIIT;
    • Participate in overall planning and development of research, training and extension programs of DPIIT IPR Chair activities in the University;
    • Perform any other duties including administrative, coordination, etc. as required to achieve the aims and objectives of the DPIIT IPR Chair under the guidance of Chair Professor;
    • Engage in diverse research activities including field work, data collection, data analysis, report drafting, etc.
    • Perform any other duties including administrative, coordination, etc. as required to achieve the aims and objectives of the University

For More Information:

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