NLUD Delhi: Research Associate Vacancy (1 Post, Contractual) – Postgraduate in Law/Social Sciences + 2 Peer-Reviewed Publications; Empirical Research Preferred; ₹35,000/Month; Apply by April 30, 2026

Table of Contents

• NLUD Research Associate Mandate
• Vacancy Details
• Essential Qualifications
• Application Process
• Selection Criteria
• Strategic Application Roadmap
• Profile Template
• SOP Structure (750 words)
• Project Scope & Responsibilities
• Compensation & Tenure
• Career Impact

National Law University Delhi (NLUD) invites applications for 1 Research Associate position on contractual basis for an empirical research project under N-REG grant (Notification dated 27 April 2026). Requiring postgraduate degree in Law or Social Sciences with at least two peer-reviewed publications, offering ₹35,000 consolidated monthly for initial 6 months (extendable). Submit cover letter + SOP + CV.

NLUD Research Associate Mandate

NLUD (NIRF #2) leads cutting-edge legal research across competition law, criminal justice, international law. Research Associates contribute to:

• Empirical studies (fieldwork, surveys).
• Publication (Scopus/UGC journals).
• Project execution (data analysis, report writing).
• Faculty collaboration.

Vacancy Details

Essential Qualifications

Academic:

• Postgraduate degree in Law or Social Sciences from recognised university.

Publications:

• At least TWO peer-reviewed publications in journals (Scopus/UGC preferred).

Experience:

• Previous empirical research experience preferred.

Application Process

Documents Required:

1. Cover Letter (300 words): Suitability for role.
2. Statement of Purpose (750 words): Research interests, project contribution.
3. CV: Academic achievements, publications list.

Submission: Digital via email/project link (check nludelhi.ac.in).

Deadline: 30 April 2026

Selection Criteria

Holistic Evaluation:

• Academic record (40%).
• Publications quality (30%).
• Research experience (20%).
• SOP alignment (10%).

Interview: Shortlisted candidates (research proposal defense).

Strategic Application Roadmap

Profile Template

LL.M.: NLSIU Bangalore – 68% (2024)
PUBLICATIONS: 3 papers (Scopus Q2 – Empirical Criminal Justice)
EXPERIENCE: 1 year field researcher (NCRB study)
METHODOLOGY: SPSS, NVivo trained

SOP Structure (750 words)

1. Research Fit (200 words): Project alignment
2. Methodology Expertise (300 words): Empirical tools
3. Publications Impact (150 words): Citation metrics
4. NLUD Contribution (100 words): Centre goals

Project Scope & Responsibilities

Core Tasks:

• Literature review.
• Field data collection.
• Statistical analysis.
• Report drafting.
• Journal submissions.

Field Investigator (Companion Post): Graduate + 3 years empirical experience (₹20,000/month).

Compensation & Tenure

Career Impact

Success Metrics: 80% alumni secure PhD funding/PhD admissions.

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