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Research Assistant Digital Competition Law and Policy Esya Centre
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Job Description
Esya Centre’s mission is to generate empirical research and inform thought leadership to catalyse new policy constructs for the future. It simultaneously aims to build institutional capacities to generate ideas that enjoin the triad of people, innovation and value, consequently helping reimagine the public policy discourse in India.
The Role:
• The Esya Centre invites applications for a Research Assistant with a focus on Digital Competition Law and Policy,
• The Research Assistant will be expected to contribute to research areas, including digital market competition, antitrust law in technology, and policy frameworks for fair digital economies.
• We are currently working remotely and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.
• However, preference will be given to candidates based in New Delhi.
Primary Responsibilites
• Conduct in-depth legal and policy analysis on digital competition, market dynamics, antitrust issues, and international regulatory frameworks.
• Prepare research papers, policy briefs, and reports specifically addressing challenges and opportunities in digital competition law and policy.
• Engage with stakeholders in the digital markets sector, including regulatory bodies, to share insights and foster collaborative policy development.
• Assist in organizing public events, workshops, and roundtable discussions to promote the Centre’s work and foster public engagement.
• Provide administrative and logistical support as needed to ensure the smooth functioning of the Centre.
Preferred Qualifications and Requirements:
• A Bachelor’s degree in law, with a specialization or demonstrable interest in competition law, digital markets, and policy.
• Experience in research or work related to digital competition, antitrust law, or technology policy.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex legal and policy issues into actionable insights.
• Strong writing skills are essential, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and insightful written content.
• An understanding of and interest in emerging technologies is preferred.
Application Requirements:
Interested candidates are requested to submit the following documents:
1. A resume/CV of not more than one page.
2. A cover letter of not more than one page demonstrating the candidate’s interest in and suitability for the role.
3. A 1500-word written submission demonstrating the candidate’s research and writing ability. The submission can be an excerpt from a published paper or report.
4. All written submissions will be checked for plagiarism.
5. Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
Application Details:
All interested candidates must share their applications via email at mohit@esyacentre.org with a copy to meghna@esyacentre.org. The subject line for the application mail should read “Application for Research Assistant.”
Since we are a small team, we do not have the capacity to acknowledge all applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the written assessment and interviews. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis until suitable candidates are hired.
The Role:
• The Esya Centre invites applications for a Research Assistant with a focus on Digital Competition Law and Policy,
• The Research Assistant will be expected to contribute to research areas, including digital market competition, antitrust law in technology, and policy frameworks for fair digital economies.
• We are currently working remotely and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.
• However, preference will be given to candidates based in New Delhi.
Primary Responsibilites
• Conduct in-depth legal and policy analysis on digital competition, market dynamics, antitrust issues, and international regulatory frameworks.
• Prepare research papers, policy briefs, and reports specifically addressing challenges and opportunities in digital competition law and policy.
• Engage with stakeholders in the digital markets sector, including regulatory bodies, to share insights and foster collaborative policy development.
• Assist in organizing public events, workshops, and roundtable discussions to promote the Centre’s work and foster public engagement.
• Provide administrative and logistical support as needed to ensure the smooth functioning of the Centre.
Preferred Qualifications and Requirements:
• A Bachelor’s degree in law, with a specialization or demonstrable interest in competition law, digital markets, and policy.
• Experience in research or work related to digital competition, antitrust law, or technology policy.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex legal and policy issues into actionable insights.
• Strong writing skills are essential, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and insightful written content.
• An understanding of and interest in emerging technologies is preferred.
Application Requirements:
Interested candidates are requested to submit the following documents:
1. A resume/CV of not more than one page.
2. A cover letter of not more than one page demonstrating the candidate’s interest in and suitability for the role.
3. A 1500-word written submission demonstrating the candidate’s research and writing ability. The submission can be an excerpt from a published paper or report.
4. All written submissions will be checked for plagiarism.
5. Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
Application Details:
All interested candidates must share their applications via email at mohit@esyacentre.org with a copy to meghna@esyacentre.org. The subject line for the application mail should read “Application for Research Assistant.”
Since we are a small team, we do not have the capacity to acknowledge all applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the written assessment and interviews. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis until suitable candidates are hired.
