Job Description
RESEARCH ANALYST / SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST (LAW)
BITS Law School, Mumbai invites applications for the position of Research Analyst / Senior Research Analyst to join the Centre for Research in Innovation Law for Shared Prosperity (CRISP).
Location: BITS Law School, BITS Pilani Mumbai Campus
Contract Period: 31 January 2026 to 31 December 2026
Job Description and Key Requirements:
- Undertake high-quality legal research culminating in law review articles in peer-reviewed journals and shorter research outputs on topics including, but not limited to, licensing of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs); evolving jurisprudence in SEP/FRAND litigation in India and other jurisdictions; the open standardisation system in the ICT industry; and legal, policy, and regulatory developments pertaining to the ICT and telecom sector in India, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of a Law & Policy Fellowship Programme offered by BITS Law School for scholars and practitioners, including close coordination with internal and external stakeholders, curriculum design, and oversight of programme delivery.
- Liaise closely with the faculty associated with the Centre and with relevant departments of BITS Law School to ensure smooth execution of research and academic initiatives.
- Ensure the timely planning, coordination, execution, and submission of the Standard Essential Patents (SEP) Course, including adherence to internal timelines, preparation of academic and instructional materials, coordination with faculty members and external contributors, and overall quality control of course deliverables.
- Undertake any additional academic, research, coordination, or programme-related work that may arise during the term of engagement, provided such work pertains to the activities of the Centre for Technology Innovation & Law, including conferences, courses, fellowships, research projects, and related institutional initiatives.
Offerings:
- A unique opportunity to work closely with and be mentored by the faculty of BITS Law School on cutting-edge issues such as SEP licensing, FRAND litigation, standard setting in telecom, and the interface between artificial intelligence, 6 G, Internet of Things, and intellectual property law.
- Guidance and support for LL. M., Ph. D., and/or professional development plans.
- Opportunities to jointly publish research work, strengthen academic and professional profiles, and engage with leading experts in academia, industry, and policy circles in India and internationally.
- Integration into the intellectual and research community of BITS Law School and BITS Pilani.
Required Qualifications:
- A five-year or three-year LL. B. degree from a recognised law school with strong academic performance.
- Demonstrable evidence of strong academic research and legal writing skills in relevant subject areas.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Attributes / Qualifications:
- LL. M. or Master’s degree in Law, preferably with specialisation in technology law.
- Familiarity with topics such as SEP licensing, FRAND litigation, standardisation, telecom regulation, and technology law, demonstrated through coursework, research projects, academic publications, or dissertations.
- Two to five years of relevant work experience in legal academia, research roles, or law practice.
Selected applicants are expected to join within a reasonable time period. A hybrid working arrangement may be considered for an initial period, if required and feasible.
BITS Law School, Mumbai invites applications for the position of Research Analyst / Senior Research Analyst to join the Centre for Research in Innovation Law for Shared Prosperity (CRISP).
Location: BITS Law School, BITS Pilani Mumbai Campus
Contract Period: 31 January 2026 to 31 December 2026
Job Description and Key Requirements:
- Undertake high-quality legal research culminating in law review articles in peer-reviewed journals and shorter research outputs on topics including, but not limited to, licensing of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs); evolving jurisprudence in SEP/FRAND litigation in India and other jurisdictions; the open standardisation system in the ICT industry; and legal, policy, and regulatory developments pertaining to the ICT and telecom sector in India, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of a Law & Policy Fellowship Programme offered by BITS Law School for scholars and practitioners, including close coordination with internal and external stakeholders, curriculum design, and oversight of programme delivery.
- Liaise closely with the faculty associated with the Centre and with relevant departments of BITS Law School to ensure smooth execution of research and academic initiatives.
- Ensure the timely planning, coordination, execution, and submission of the Standard Essential Patents (SEP) Course, including adherence to internal timelines, preparation of academic and instructional materials, coordination with faculty members and external contributors, and overall quality control of course deliverables.
- Undertake any additional academic, research, coordination, or programme-related work that may arise during the term of engagement, provided such work pertains to the activities of the Centre for Technology Innovation & Law, including conferences, courses, fellowships, research projects, and related institutional initiatives.
Offerings:
- A unique opportunity to work closely with and be mentored by the faculty of BITS Law School on cutting-edge issues such as SEP licensing, FRAND litigation, standard setting in telecom, and the interface between artificial intelligence, 6 G, Internet of Things, and intellectual property law.
- Guidance and support for LL. M., Ph. D., and/or professional development plans.
- Opportunities to jointly publish research work, strengthen academic and professional profiles, and engage with leading experts in academia, industry, and policy circles in India and internationally.
- Integration into the intellectual and research community of BITS Law School and BITS Pilani.
Required Qualifications:
- A five-year or three-year LL. B. degree from a recognised law school with strong academic performance.
- Demonstrable evidence of strong academic research and legal writing skills in relevant subject areas.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Attributes / Qualifications:
- LL. M. or Master’s degree in Law, preferably with specialisation in technology law.
- Familiarity with topics such as SEP licensing, FRAND litigation, standardisation, telecom regulation, and technology law, demonstrated through coursework, research projects, academic publications, or dissertations.
- Two to five years of relevant work experience in legal academia, research roles, or law practice.
Selected applicants are expected to join within a reasonable time period. A hybrid working arrangement may be considered for an initial period, if required and feasible.
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