India Legal Research Foundation is hiring a full-time Research Associate to develop policy research, publish research outputs, and contribute to institutional research initiatives.
About India Legal Research Foundation
India Legal Research Foundation (ILRF) is an independent legal research foundation and institutional think tank focused on access to justice, dispute resolution, constitutional rights, governance, and legal reform in India. Its work includes legal research, policy-oriented studies, publications, and initiatives to strengthen legal knowledge and responsible legal practice.
About the Opportunity
ILRF is inviting applications for the position of Research Associate to contribute to its research and policy work and help build a substantive body of institutional research.
The role is suited to candidates who can independently take a research idea from identification through research, drafting, and publication. The selected candidate will contribute to policy briefs, research outputs, external publications, stakeholder submissions, and editorial work for ILRF’s journals and books.
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Position Details
Position: Research Associate
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Sector 68, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Compensation
The compensation ranges from ₹3.5 lakh to ₹5 lakh per annum, depending on the quality of work and suitability of the candidate. Performance-linked variable compensation will also be provided based on the key performance indicators (KPIs) achieved.
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Roles & Responsibilities
Research and Policy Development
- Identify relevant research opportunities aligned with the organisation’s work.
- Independently develop policy briefs and other research outputs.
- Conduct research and prepare written outputs for external platforms.
- Build research ideas into substantive, publishable work.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Prepare submissions and representations for relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to the organisation’s policy and research initiatives.
Editorial Responsibilities
- Edit manuscripts submitted for ILRF’s journals and books.
- Review research quality, analytical depth, writing, and presentation.
- Help maintain the quality and consistency of the organisation’s research publications.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the following mandatory requirements:
- At least two years of relevant professional experience after graduation.
- An academic and/or professional background in public policy, policy research, social sciences, or a closely related field.
- A minimum of three externally published research or writing outputs.
- Strong research, analytical, writing, and editorial skills.
- The ability to work independently and take a research idea from identification to publication.
- Availability to work from ILRF’s office in Sector 68, Noida.
Applications that do not meet the mandatory eligibility criteria will not be considered.
Application Procedure
Interested and eligible candidates should complete the application form carefully and ensure that they meet all mandatory eligibility requirements.
Candidates should be prepared to submit their CV and at least three published writing samples, as specified in the vacancy announcement.
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