Details of the Organization

National Law School of India University Bangalore is India's premier University for legal education established under the Karnataka Act 22 of 1986.

The Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Chair established at NLSIU by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, under the Scheme for Pedagogy & Research in IPRs for Holistic Education & Academia (SPRIHA) seeks to promote the study of, education in, research on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) as well as outreach on Intellectual Property matters. The Chair supports specialised courses on IPR with the aim of inculcating a nuanced understanding of Intellectual Property among students. It holds seminars, workshops and special lectures with the aim of producing high quality research, strengthening pedagogy, engaging in public policy dialogue and attracting world class researchers and academicians to the University in the field of intellectual property rights.

Details of the Job/Internship

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for 2 full-time Research Assistants to work for the Chair on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) established by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.

Role and Responsibilities

• Conduct literature review and prepare a research plan. 
• Carry out analysis of the cancers with high impact in India, associated therapy, and their accessibility and affordability from the Indian perspective.
• Organise workshops/consultations/prepare case studies.
• Conduct interviews and/ or surveys.
• Map the patent landscape of the drugs that has relevance to India.
• Prepare research outputs, including periodic reports and academic publications.
• Assist with other research and dissemination activities of the Chair as required.

Eligibility

• Graduate degree in the biomedical field or an MBBS degree or graduate degree in law.
• Candidates with a MSc/LLM in relevant fields will be preferred.
• Candidates with specialisation in patents as evidenced from published. papers or with experience in patent search will be preferred.
• Academic/research/ industry experience in the field of IP.
• Interest in empirical investigations.
• Fieldwork experience.
• Quantitative data analysis skills.

Salary/Stipend

The RAs monthly compensation will be between Rs 47,000 and 67,000 commensurate with educational qualifications.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Application and Registration Details

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