Call For Applications For The Post Of Legal Researcher At The Centre For WTO Studies (CWS), Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Department Of Commerce, Government Of India: Apply By 19th November 2023

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Who Is The Recruiter?

IIFT is a premier institution of education, training and research in the area of International Business set up by Department of Commerce, Government of India. The Centre for Research on International Trade (CRIT) which is a part of IIFT has two Centres under it with the Centre for WTO Studies being one of them.
The Centre for WTO Studies (CWS) was established at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade in November 2002. The Centre is an independent think-tank conducting research and training programmes on the WTO and related matters. The Centre also regularly assists the Government of India in international trade negotiations, disputes and policy matters.

What Are The Details Of The Opportunity?

  • Job Post: The Centre for WTO Studies intends to engage Legal Researchers either at the level of Young Professional/Research Associate or Research Fellow/Associates or Senior Research Fellow to work on issues related to WTO and international trade.
  • Tenure: The appointment will be purely on a contractual basis for a period of one year with a possibility of further extension based on the performance.
  • Salary:
    • Senior Research Fellow (with PhD)/Senior Research Fellow (without Ph.D.) (Pay: ₹ 14,5,000- 265000 for PhD candidates and ₹ 1,37,500- 2,65,000 for without PhD candidates).
    • Research Fellow/Associate (Pay: ₹ 80,000-1,45,000 per month)
    • Research Associate/Young Professional (Pay: ₹ 60,000 per month for candidates having minimum 1 year experience and Pay: ₹ 50,000 per month for candidates having less than 1 year experience)
  • Eligibility: The candidate applying for the post should possess the following qualification and experience:
    • For Senior Research Fellow:
      • Must not be more than 50 years of age at the time of the recruitment.
      • Must hold a master’s degree in the areas such as international Law or a related discipline. Consistently good academic record with at least 55% (or an equivalent
        grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) at bachelor’s and master’s levels.
      • Must have a minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience, out of which a minimum of 3 years must be in the relevant field, for example, international trade and allied field.
      • Relevant work experience or research and studies produced in international trade, international law, investment, Public policy or in a related discipline is desirable.
      • Candidates with a PhD will be considered for Senior Research Fellow (with PhD).
      • Candidates without a PhD will be considered for Senior Research Fellow (without PhD).
    • For Research Fellow/Associate:
      • Must not be more than 45 years of age at the time of recruitment.
      • Must hold a master’s degree in the areas such as international Law, public policy or a related discipline. Consistently good academic record with at least 55% (or an equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) at bachelor’s and master’s levels.
      • Must have a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience, out of which a minimum of 1 year must be in the relevant field, for example, international trade and allied field.
      • Relevant work experience or research and studies produced in international trade, international law, investment, public policy or in a related discipline is desirable.
    • For Research Associate/Young Professional:
      • Must not be more than 35 years of age at the time of recruitment.
      • Must hold a master’s degree in the areas such as international Law, public policy or a related discipline. Consistently good academic record with at least 55% (or an equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) at bachelor’s and master’s levels.
      • Must have a minimum of 1-year post-qualification experience. Relevant work experience or research and studies produced in international trade, international law, investment, public policy, or a related discipline is desirable, OR
      • Must not be more than 28 years of age at the time of recruitment.
      • Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB.) or a Masters’ degree in Law, or a related discipline from (a) a University listed in the top 25 ranks of the latest National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), or (b) from a reputed University or a discipline within a University listed in the top 100 ranks of a recognized World University Ranking, for example, the latest QS World University Ranking or the Times Higher Education Ranking.
  • Application Process: Indian nationals having the above qualifications and experience should only apply and send their C.V. and cover letter by email to recruitment.cws@iift.edu The date and time of the interview shall be intimated only to the shortlisted candidates in due course.
  • Last date to apply: Apply latest by 19th November 2023.
  • Instructions/ Guidelines:
    • A candidate applying for the above position must be a citizen of India
    • Fulfilment of conditions of minimum qualification shall not necessarily entitle any applicant to be called for further process of recruitment. In case of large number of applicants, IIFT reserves the right to shortlisting applicants in any manner as may be considered appropriate and no reason of rejection shall be communicated in any case.
    • IIFT reserves the right to fill or not to fill the post advertised. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from the candidates regarding postal delays, conduct and result of interview and reason for not being called for interview.
    • The documents will be verified with original testimonials at the time of interview, if the applicant is called for the interview.
    • Interested and eligible candidates having the above qualifications and experience should only apply
    • The selected candidate will need to join immediately

For More Information:

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CLICK HERE To Visit CWS, IIFT Website

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