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Call For Application: Research Associate At National Law School of India University; Apply by [5 PM, Monday] May 20, 2024

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What Is NLSIU?

NLSIU is the first national law university established in India. It is established under the National Law School of India Act (Karnataka Act 22 of 1986). NLSIU was set up with a mission to pioneer legal education reforms, and to anchor the transformation of the Indian legal system through research and policy interventions. Since its inception, the University has irrefutably remained a leader in the field of legal education in the country.

About the Project

Free/libre software generally refers to software that gives users the freedom to run, copy, distribute, study, change and improve the software. The focus of free software is clearly on the ‘freedom’ of developers, and not on price. Many firms and governmental/non-governmental organizations have been using free software for diverse kinds of purposes, including commercial purposes, over the last many years.

Some of the specific objectives of the project include, Identifying the value and economic significance of free software for firms in India.

Identifying the role free software can play in more independent innovation by firms in India.

Identifying the key legal and policy measures required to protect and augment the value of free software in the emerging AI context.

What Are The Details Of The Opportunity?

  • Eligibility: Post-graduate degree in law, economics, statistics, management, or engineering OR undergraduate degree in one of those areas with relevant work experience.
  • Demonstrable academic/research interest in the area of intellectual property/open-source software.
  • Interest in empirical investigations.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills.
  • Desirable:
  • Academic/ research/ industry experience in the field of technology/software.
  • Policy-related research experience.
  • Fieldwork experience.
  • Quantitative data analysis skills.
  • Responsibilities: The Research Associate will assist in diverse dimensions of the project, including:
  • Conducting literature reviews.
  • Preparation of case studies.
  • Conducting interviews and/or surveys.
  • Preparation of the research outputs, including academic publications.
  • Organising workshops.
  • Salary
  • The salary shall be commensurate with the experience of the candidate.
  • Last Date To Apply: The last date for submission of applications is 5:00 pm, May 20th (Monday), 2024.
  • Application Procedure:
  • Apply By CLICK HERE 
  • An updated CV.
  • A short statement of purpose (not more than 800 words).
  • Writing sample (published/unpublished).
  • Details of two referees with contact details.

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