The Centre for Chinese Legal Studies at the Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law, LUMS, is looking to hire for the position of Research Associate.

Role/Responsibilities:
The Research Associate will primarily be responsible for:
 

• conducting research on topics pertaining to China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, Belt & Road Initiative, and other related areas of policy research.
• Drafting/preparing research memoranda, articles, reports, papers, presentations, etc.
• Assisting with organizing the Centre’s events, including in-person/online conferences, seminars, etc.
• Assisting with the Centre’s funding activities, including researching funding opportunities and applying for grants, as well as working on the Centre’s projects

Minimum Qualification:
 

Bachelor’s degree in law / social sciences from a reputed local/foreign university
(Master’s Degree / Two years of post-qualification experience will be preferred but is not mandatory.)

Skills:
 

• Meticulous writing skills, with a focus on legal/research writing.
• Excellent research skills.
• Preferred: Proficient in MS Office, Google Docs, Zoom, and IT generally

To Apply:
Please share a writing sample along with an updated copy of your résumé at ccls@lums.edu.pk no later than 5pm, Friday, 27 December 2023. 

Please make sure to mention “Application: RA, CCLS” in your email’s subject.

Note: This will be a contractual position. The contract shall be renewed based on performance, with mutual consent.