FRESHERS VACANCY | Research Assistant at MNLU Mumbai’s Centre for Research in Air and Space Law: Apply by Jan 15

About MNLU Mumbai

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai is a National Law University located at Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, and is one of most prestigious law schools in India. MNLU Mumbai offers a five-year integrated B.A LL.B. programme and LL.M. Programmes. Students have to qualify for CLAT to secure admission to UG or PG.

About the Centre for Research in Air and Space Law

Air and Space are pressing issues in the realm of international law. International air law deals with many topics, such as transport responsibility, the safety of passengers, hijacking, air pollution, and aerial warfare. Air law also combines public air law and private air law. Similarly, outer space is a key element in global security and sovereignty. Therefore, in order to avoid potentially devastating conflicts and to maintain global peace, there is a dire need for understanding the applicable rules of international law. In this direction, MNLU Mumbai established a Centre for Research in Air & Space Law.

The Centre aims to become an ideal forum for the exchange of ideas on the international law applicable to implementing international air and space law. It shall be a centre for advanced research for those practising or studying international aerospace law. The Centre shall engage in improving the existing legal and policy framework for the facilitation and regulation of a safe, secure, affordable and sustainable space and contribute to the shaping of the legal foundation for the future of humanity that lies in space.

About the Project

The research studies the aspects of accountability of the airports’ stakeholders with respect to the international legal or regulatory framework. The research identifies governance challenges, explores the complexity to manage stakeholders and lays down the importance of compliance with international legal obligations to solve cross-cutting issues related to the airport ecosystem. The present research also suggests a model of best practices based on accountability, responsibility and consultation. The present research puts forward minimum standards and obligations for airport governance, public policies, laws and regulations that need
to be adhered to

Eligibility

The research assistant will work on the project under the supervision of the Project CoInvestigator and Project Coordinator. The project involves a desk, as well as field research. The details are as under:
A. Essential Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Law from a recognized University

B. Desirable Qualifications

Candidates who have experience in undertaking field-research will be preferred.

C. Essential Experience and Skills

1. 0-3 years of work experience in an academic or professional setting with demonstrable evidence of research and writing ability (sole-authored writing sample will be required).
2. Analytical skills, collation skills, communication skills (written and oral), technical skills, and time-management skills.
3. Self-driven, collaborative as well as the ability to work independently, attention to detail, and data-driven.
4. Proficiency in MS Office, Gmail, Google Documents and Google Sheets
5. D. Desirable Experience and Skills
6. Detail-oriented project management of academic and research projects
7. Organisation of academic workshops and events

Roles and Responisbilities

1. Assist the Project Co-Investigator and other team members in conducting literature
   reviews, curating relevant cases and materials.
2. Conducting field and desk research on identified issues.
3. Preparing progress reports and or managing other reporting needs.
4. Handling administrative responsibilities under the project.
5. This role will report to the Project Co-Investigator and Program Coordinator.

General Conditions

1. The prescribed essential qualifications/experience indicated are the bare minimum required for the role. Mere possession of these qualifications/experience will not entitle the candidate(s) to be called for an interview.
2. MNLU Mumbai is an equal-opportunity employer and we value diversity at our institution.
3. Where the number of applications received in response to this advertisement is large and it may not be convenient or possible for MNLU Mumbai to interview all the candidates, MNLU Mumbai reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates to be called for
   interview to a reasonable limit.
4. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding the conduct or result of the interview and reasons for not being called an for interview.
5. Last date for submission of the application is 15 January 2023. The shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email.
6. MNLU Mumbai reserves the right of not filling the post advertised.

Application Procedure

Submit the following documents to [email protected] before 15th January 2023:

1. Your CV
2. A sole-authored writing sample
3. Details of two referees with contact details
   Selected Candidates will be called for an interview.