The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), commonly referred to as the National Law School (NLS), is a public Karnataka state law university in Bengaluru, India. Established under the Karnataka Act No. 22 of 1986,[3] it is widely regarded as one of the country’s leading institutions for legal education and has consistently been ranked first in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for law. Just Transitions on Indian Streets (JusTIS) is a collaborative research project that explores how Indian cities can respond to climate change in ways that are fair and inclusive for street-based workers. These workers—such as street vendors, platform workers, and informal transport operators—play a vital role in everyday urban life but are often excluded from decisions that shape the cities they help sustain.
As India undertakes major urban and climate transitions, the project seeks to centre the voices, experiences, and knowledge of these workers in planning for more equitable and sustainable urban futures.
Master’s degree in social sciences, law, public policy, or allied disciplines
Academic background in urban studies, environmental history, mobilities research or cognate fields
Early career research scholars awaiting PhD defence will be considered
Experience
At least 2 years of post-qualification work experience in conducting qualitative research in Bengaluru
Demonstrable academic interest in issues of informal workers, livelihood, and justice
Experience in organising academic conferences or workshops
Familiarity with academic debates on the topics of just transitions, decolonisation, and environmental justice
Experience of contributing to research publications
Experience in working within a research team
Excellent communication and writing skills
Strong execution rigour and operational skills
Strong presentation and time management skills
Please use the Google form here, and include the following documents:
We will request a sample of academic writing, up to a maximum of 8,000 words (including references), at the interview stage if the candidate is selected for the next round.