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. Job Description 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.
