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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(gnlufellows@gnlu.ac.in), 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.