Centre for WTO Studies, IIFT, New Delhi invites job applications for Legal Researchers for the year 2023. The last date of application is November 19.

About the Organisation

IIFT is a premier institution of education, training and research in the area of International Business set up by the Department of Commerce, Government of India.

The Centre for WTO Studies (CWS) was established at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade in November, 2002. The Centre is an independent think-tank conducting research and training programmes on the WTO and related matters. CWS also regularly assists the Government of India in international trade negotiations, disputes and policy matters.

Nature of Work

  • The Centre for WTO Studies intends to engage Legal Researchers either at the level of Young Professional/ Research Associate or Research Fellow/Associates or Senior Research Fellow to work on issues related to WTO and international trade.

Eligibility

Senior Research Fellow (with PhD)/Senior Research Fellow (without Ph.D.) 
  • Must not be more than 50 years of age at the time of the recruitment. 
  • Must hold a master’s degree in the areas such as international Law or a related discipline. Consistently good academic record with at least 55% (or an equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) at bachelor’s and master’s levels. 
  • Must have a minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience, out of which a minimum of 3 years must be in the relevant field, for example, international trade and allied field. 
  • Relevant work experience or research and studies produced in international trade, international law, investment, Public policy or in a related discipline is desirable. 
  • Candidates with a PhD will be considered for Senior Research Fellow (with PhD). 
  • Candidates without a PhD will be considered for Senior Research Fellow (without PhD). 
  • It may be noted that candidates applying for the post of Sr. RF based on their qualification and experience are not automatically eligible to be engaged as a Sr. R.F. Their performance during the interview, in-depth knowledge, aspects of WTO and experience in a reputed organization shall be the deciding factors.
Research Fellow/Associate 
  • Must not be more than 45 years of age at the time of recruitment. 
  • Must hold a master’s degree in the areas such as international Law, public policy or a related discipline. Consistently good academic record with at least 55% (or an equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) at bachelor’s and master’s levels. 
  • Must have a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience, out of which a minimum of 1 year must be in the relevant field, for example, international trade and allied field. 
  • Relevant work experience or research and studies produced in international trade, international law, investment, public policy or in a related discipline is desirable. 
Research Associate/Young Professional 
  • Must not be more than 35 years of age at the time of recruitment. 
  • Must hold a master’s degree in the areas such as international Law, public policy or a related discipline. Consistently good academic record with at least 55% (or an equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) at bachelor’s and master’s levels. 
  • Must have a minimum of 1-year post-qualification experience. 
  • Relevant work experience or research and studies produced in international trade, international law, investment, public policy, or a related discipline is desirable. OR 
  • Must not be more than 28 years of age at the time of recruitment. 
  • Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB.) or a Masters’ degree in Law, or a related discipline from (a) a University listed in the top 25 ranks of the latest National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), or (b) from a reputed University or a discipline within a University listed in the top 100 ranks of a recognized World University Ranking, for example, the latest QS World University Ranking or the Times Higher Education Ranking. 
Other Skills: 
  • The candidates should have sound knowledge of computer application and packages [M.S. Word, M.S. Outlook, Excel, Power Point].
  • The candidate should have good command over English (spoken as well as written) and should have experience of research activities. 

Who can apply?

  • Indian nationals having the requisite qualifications and experience as mentioned in the Advertisement.

Duration

  • The appointment will be purely on contractual basis for a period of one year with a possibility of further extension based on the performance.

Salary

  • Senior Research Fellow (with PhD)/Senior Research Fellow (without Ph.D.)
    Pay: ₹ 14,5,000- 265000 for PhD candidates and ₹ 1,37,500- 2,65,000 for without PhD candidates
  • Research Fellow/Associate
    Pay: ₹ 80,000-1,45,000 per month
  • Research Associate/Young Professional
    Pay: ₹ 60,000 per month for candidates having minimum 1 year experience and Pay: ₹ 50,000 per month for candidates having less than 1 year experience

How to Apply?

  • Indian nationals having the requisite qualifications and experience as mentioned in the Advertisement should only apply and send their C.V. and cover letter by email to [email protected] latest by 19 November 2023.
  • The date and time of the interview shall be intimated only to the shortlisted candidates in due course.
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