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Fellowship Nam GNLU Gujarat Council on Science and
Technology (GUJCOST) Visiting AssistantProfessor / Senior Residential IPR Laws,Policy and Practice Fellow
Date:Closing date:
Wednesday, 1 May 2013Friday, 31 May 2013
MonthlyRemuneration /Fellowship
amount
50,000 Indian Rs / 1000 USD / 700 Euro / equivalentforeign currency
Departments Academic and Research Departments Application documents: Covering Letter includingdetailed curriculum vitae including contact details ofthree references and motivation for the fellowship;electronic copy of transcript from all undergraduate,post-graduate studies; research agenda for 3 years (500words); two letters of recommendations fromcurrent/past employer / scholars / academicians(excluding relatives)
ApplicationProcedure
Only applications received before the closing date will beconsidered. Only applicants under serious consideration forthe fellowship will be contacted.
Application should be addressed to; The Registrar, GujaratNational Law University, Attalika Avenue, KnowledgeCorridor, Koba, Gandhinagar 382007, (Gujarat) INDIA([email protected]), mobile: +91 812 865 0819
Principal Functions
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Research Department and overall
direction of the Director, the Fellow shall undertake the following duties;a) Initiate, plan, implement and follow-up research activities exclusively in thearea of IPR Laws, Policies and Practices in collaboration with national and
international stakeholders including but not limited to IPR agencies,
corporate houses, government departments, Public Sector Undertakings, etc.;
b) Carry out doctoral or post-doctoral research, supervision of PhD research tocontribute to capacity building among Law of the Sea and Maritime Laws
stakeholders of India
c) Conduct optional, credit, seminar teaching courses for students andpractitioners IPR Laws, Policies and Practices;
d) Plan and conduct training and extension activities such as workshops,seminars, round-table conferences;
e) Provide input to legislature, executive and judiciary on the latest trends anddevelopments in IPR Laws, Policies and Practices on a regular and upon
request basis;
f) Assist in IPR Laws, Policies and Practices including legal advise on legalsuits/ arbitration matters and other dispute resolution issues;
g) Generate resources to assist various clients research, drafting, training, etc. inIPR Laws matters;
h) Provide guidance to students, including preparation for placement andinternship in IPR Laws, Policies and Practices;
i) Act as a GNLU Contact Person on IPR Laws, Policies and Practices
Qualification, Experience and Skills requirement:
a) Master in Law, preferably with specialization in IPRor fields closely associated with IPR Laws, Policies
and Practices;
b) Research experience and publications in peerreviewed journals and research reports desired;
c) Good knowledge of latest national andinternational research trends and developments IPR
Laws, Policies and Practices field;
d) Abilities to organize international trainingworkshops and brainstorming online/ on-site
discussions;
e) Fluency in English language.The Selection Committee will have prerogative to give
preference to a candidate having:
f) Direct experience in the area of duties and/org) Experience in working with international and
national IPR agencies, law firms, corporate houses
and relevant governmental agencies / departments;
and/or
h) International exposure and outlook to IPR Laws,Policies and Practices
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knowledge and research base of GNLU;
j) Mobilise financial and human resources to carry out the above programs andactivities;
k) Ensure that GNLU achieves Knowledge and Research Excellence world-wide in IPR Laws, Policies and Practices;
l) Report on an annual and periodic basis to the GUJCOST and GNLU onprograms and activities, indicators of achievement, results obtained under the
Visiting Assistant Professorship / Senior Residential Fellowship;
m) Performs any other duties as required by the GNLU.
Monthly Fixed Pay / Fellowship, entitlements and
benefits:The Visiting Assistant Professor / Senior
Residential Fellow shall be considered for all legal,
administrative and practical purposes a non-employee
of the GNLU.
a) A monthly fixed pay or fellowship of 50,000 Rs orequal amount in appropriate foreign currency or
any other amount decided by the Selection
Committee, depending upon the qualification,
experience and skills.b) The Visiting Assistant Professorship / Senior
Residential Fellowship is initially for one year and
may be extended annually for a period of one year
at a time, up to the maximum of three years, upon
satisfactory performance of the Fellow and needs
and interests determined by the GUJCOST and the
GNLU, with probation of three months in the first
year Visiting Assistant Professorship / Senior
Residential Fellowship. The Visiting Assistant
Professor / Senior Residential Fellow shall have no
right for a continuous period of three years. The
duration shall be decided by the Selection
Committee.
c) The Visiting Assistant Professor / SeniorResidential Fellow can avail one day casual leave
per month and sick leave as per the circumstances.
For administrative purposes, the leave and
administrative records shall be maintained by the
Office of the Registrar.
d) A return economic class airfare between the homeplace and Ahmedabad will be provided upon
joining and separation, during the entire duration of
stay, subject to at least one-full year performance ofduties. The Visiting Assistant Professor / Senior
Residential Fellow will have office space and library
access like any other teaching staff of the GNLU.
e) A subsidized boarding and lodging at the GNLUmay be provided.
f) The Visiting Assistant Professor / SeniorResidential Fellow shall be responsible for all other
expenses concerning his/ her stay at the GNLU,
such as medical insurance, visa fee, etc..
g) Depending upon the availability of resources,circumstances and needs of the University and the
GUJCOST, the Selection Committee may
recommend or adjust terms and conditions of
entitlements and benefits in context of attaining the
aims and objectives of the Fellowship.
h) The Visiting Assistant Professor / SeniorResidential Fellow shall have no claim over
duration of appointment or any other benefits or
entitlements, if another Fellow who is appointed
under another scheme enjoys higher or lower level
of fellowship, benefits and entitlements.