Research Assistant on Anticipatory Humanitarian Action - ConflictNet
Internal Applicants Only
Deadline: 1st April 2022
Dr Nicole Stremlau is looking for a research assistant to help with a project examining research around digital humanitarianism and anticipatory humanitarian action in Africa, particularly around conflict. The RA will assist with reviewing the relevant grey and academic literature, analyzing interviews, supporting the organization of a workshop on this subject in Oxford, and contributing to the writing of a workshop report. In addition, the RA will work with the ConflictNet research team on funding applications to explore the socio-legal implications of anticipatory humanitarian action for conflicts and political violence in Africa. Dr Gianluca Iazzolino is a postdoctoral researcher on the ConflictNET and will be co-ordinating the recruitment for this research assistant.
Duration and hours
Total number of hours of work available: 170 hours in total, up to 8 hours per week from 08 April- 31 Aug 2022
Start date: 08 April 2022
Reporting
The Research Officer will report to Dr Nicole Stremlau.
Requirements
- A general understanding of the field of digital technologies and humanitarianism is essential
- A reasonable understanding of Africa essential.
- Excellent writing skills and ability to analyse interview data is essential.
- Good admin and IT skills are essential.
Eligibility
This position is best suited to graduate students in law, politics, or a related social science discipline. It is expected that the work will be undertaken in the UK.
Rate of Pay
This will be paid at the Faculty’s standard research assistant rate of £15.60 per hour (based on Grade 6 point 1) plus holiday pay of £2.67 per hour worked (= total of £18.27/hour).
Funding
This position is funded by the ERC ConflictNet project (CXR00100).
How to Apply
A short CV and cover letter should be sent by email to gianluca.iazzolino@csls.ox.ac.uk by 1st April 2022. Please explain how you meet the requirements for the role, and give details of your availability. Supervisors may be asked for a reference. Informal enquiries may be emailed to Gianluca Iazzolino (gianluca.iazzolino@csls.ox.ac.uk).
Graduate students in the Faculty of Law may work up to 8 hours per week, or a common sense average across the year.
Work must not commence without a letter of engagement and a right to work check having been carried out.
Approval of the Associate Dean for Research Students is required for any graduate student to work for their supervisor.