Job Description

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

1. and Key Requirements:

a) 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.


b) 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.


c) 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.


d) 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.


e) 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.

2. Offerings:

a) 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, 6G, Internet of


Things, and intellectual property law.


b) Guidance and support for LL.M., Ph.D., and/or professional development plans.


c) 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.


d) Integration into the intellectual and research community of BITS Law School and


BITS Pilani.

3. Required Qualifications:

a) A five-year or three-year LL.B. degree from a recognised law school with strong


academic performance.


b) Demonstrable evidence of strong academic research and legal writing skills in


relevant subject areas.


c) Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

4. Preferred Attributes / Qualifications:

a) LL.M. or Master's degree in Law, preferably with specialisation in technology law.


b) Familiarity with topics such as SEP licensing, FRAND litigation, standardisation,


telecom regulation, and technology law, demonstrated through coursework, research


projects, academic publications, or dissertations.


c) Two to five years of relevant work experience in legal academia, research roles, or


law practice.

5. Application Procedure:

Interested candidates are requested to email their application to


careers@bitslawschool.edu.in with the subject line "Application for the Centre for

Technology Innovation & Law". The application should include an updated


curriculum vitae and the names of at least two referees, who will be contacted only at


the final stage, if required.

The last date for submitting applications is 15 January 2026.

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.