Call for Research Associate | CLPR | 2024 ,

The Research Associate will be responsible for compiling, organising, and analysing legal materials, encompassing, but not limited to High Court and Supreme Court decisions, pertaining to the rights of one or more of the following groups:

Dalit and Adivasis
Transgender Persons
Persons with Disability
Women and Girls

This is a full-time opportunity based out of Bangalore.

Roles and Responsibilities

Managing the day-to-day operations of research projects.
Overseeing the collection and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data.
Summarising and interpreting research findings for various publications, including reports, papers and blog posts.
Reviewing and abstracting published research.
Organising consultations, and meetings and handling all related administrative works

Eligibility Criteria

Ability to work independently, translating research requirements into action plans, and following projects through from initiation to completion.
Strong interpersonal skills for networking and conducting primary research across various entities.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Capacity to handle multiple projects concurrently, even under tight deadlines.

Publications in peer-reviewed journals are viewed positively.
Demonstrable evidence of strong written and oral communication skills.
Exceptional analytical, writing, and organizational abilities.
Proficiency in time management.
A degree in Law; a postgraduate degree is preferred.
Prior legal research experience around the rights of one or more of the following communities: Dalit and Adivasis, Transgender persons, Persons with Disabilities, and Women and Girls.
Minimum of two years of work experience.
Strong passion for rights-based research and advocacy, and a commitment to social justice work.