Advertisement for the Position of Research Assistant – for the project on LAWS

Job Title	Research Assistant
Title of the Project	Project on LAWS (Lethal Autonomous Weapon System)
Duration of the Project	Eight months (non-renewable)
Key Areas of Project	The focal area of the project shall inter-alia include International and Regional Responses to issues associated with AI & LAWS
Job Family	Research
No. of Positions	One
Salary and Other Emoluments	A fixed remuneration of Rs. 40,000/- per month (all inclusive)
Hours	Full-time
Contract Period	For fixed term of eight months from the date of joining the Institute and this will not confer any right of permanence.
Age Limit	Below 35 years
Educational Qualifications	Minimum of a Master’s Degree with first class in computer sciences/information technology Minimum of a Master’s Degree with first class in social sciences and allied fields such as international relations, defence studies and strategic affairs.
Professional Experience	Research experience of two years in issues related to cyber security/Space/Security policies on science and technology
Job Description*	The job profile, inter-alia, includes: Monitoring the official statements, briefings, documents etc. on foreign and security policies related to AI & LAWS Data collection from Primary and Secondary sources Providing administrative support for organising round tables, workshops, seminars, conferences and meetings for the project Writing event reports of seminars, round tables, seminars, workshops, etc. held at the Institute under the project Writing project report, concept paper and any other paper/ documents required for successful completion of the project
Desired Skill-Set	Interest in research on technology related issues Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to attend to detail Work under strict deadlines Flair for team work
Documents Required	Covering Letter Curriculum Vitae Two letters of references (at least one of them from an academic supervisor) Two writing samples Letters/proof of research experience Educational certificates
Mode of Application	Interested candidates may send in their documents by e-mail with the subject titled as “Application for the Position of Research Assistant- for project LAWS” to the HR Cell at hr.idsa@nic.inby 1700 hours on 22 July 2024.
Last Date of Application	22 July 2024
General Information	Short listed candidates will be invited to attend interviews at MP-IDSA The selected candidates will be expected to join immediately The Institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates for interview to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement and other academic achievements In case a candidate joins the Institute accepting the terms and conditions contained herein, she/he will be required to give an undertaking in writing that she/he will not apply for any appointment or course, part-time or full-time, without obtaining the written permission from the competent authority of the Institute. Also, while in service of the Institute, she/he will not engage in any trade or business or undertake any other full-time or part-time appointment The selected candidate shall be subjected to other rules and regulations as applicable to MP-IDSA Scholars and Staff No living accommodation will be provided.

* The job duties and responsibilities listed are intended to describe the general nature of the role. The duties and responsibilities and the balance between the elements in the role may change or vary over time depending on the specific needs of the Institute at a specific point in time or due to changing needs of the Project. Candidates should note that there may not be an immediate requirement to carry out all the activities listed.