Research Associate and Field Investigator at NLU, Delhi [2 Seats]: Apply by July 5

About the Centre

Centre for Labour Law Research and Advocacy (CLLRA) is established to reinvigorate the constitutional philosophy of ‘decent work for all’ by ensuring dignity at work and enjoyment of equal social, cultural and economic opportunities for workers. They focus to understand labour policy paradigm from an interdisciplinary pedagogical framework
and conversate with social realities to undertake meaningful advocacy and outreach initiatives.

About the Research Project

This Project aims to study the status of platform beauty workers in Delhi. The study tries to inquire into the employment agreements/contractual documents between the platforms and the beauty workers to understand the necessity of standardization of employment agreement to regulate this sector. This is an empirical project to inquire into the
bargaining possibilities from the side of the platform beauty workers at the entry point or during the employment.

About the Opportunity

The National Law University, Delhi (‘University’) is seeking to engage ONE

(1) Full- Time Research Associate at the Centre for Labour Law Research and Advocacy (CLLRA), and

(2) Part-time Field Investigator

under the Project titled, “ADDRESSING VULNERABILITIES OF PLATFORM BEAUTY WORKERS AT DOOR STEP: REINVENTING LABOUR LAW FRAMEWORK.

Responsibilities

• Research Associate
  • Initiating writing work for the Project Submission
  • Coordinating research and organization of both doctrinal and empirical work related to the Project.
  • Any other work that may be necessary to ensure the effective implementation and completion of the project within the proposed timelines.
• Field Investigator
  • Initiating and coordinating Field Research
  • Transcribing Field Work

Qualifications

• Research Associate
  • Postgraduate in Law or Social Sciences with at least TWO peer-reviewed publications in journals.
  • Any previous research experience in empirical studies is preferred.
• Field Investigator
  • A Graduate with 3 years of Experience in empirical projects

Compensation

• Salary for Research Associate will be Rs. 35,000/- (Consolidated) per month. The salary will be funded out of the grants received from N-REG project sponsored by the National Law University Delhi.
• Salary for the Field Investigator will be Rs. 20,000/-.

Duration

The Research Associate is for the period of Six Months and Field Investigator is for ONE month only.

Application Process

Interested persons may submit their resumé and a statement of purpose, explaining their interest in working on this specific project and their relevant work experience. Applicants are requested to send their applications to
[email protected]

It can also be sent by post to Director, Centre for Labour Law Research and Advocacy, Room No- 413, Academic Block, National Law University, Delhi Sector 14 Dwarka, New Delhi-110078.

Deadline

Applications must reach us no later than midnight on 5th July, 2025.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the deadline, please assume that your application has not succeeded. Unfortunately, we cannot reply to individual queries about the status of applications.
• National Law University, Delhi is an equal opportunity employer.
• National Law University, Delhi reserves the right to not fill the position or vary the number of positions vacant for this call. Also, we shall be unable to cover the costs of attending interviews.
• National Law University, Delhi, reserves the right to conduct additional rounds of interviews or written tests.