Research Assistant, Freedom of Speech Training Materials
Internal Applicants Only
Deadline: 10 June 2022
Dr Bettina Lange is looking for a research assistant to help with Freedom of Speech training materials.
The project aims are to provide up-to-date training materials on Freedom of Speech.
Tasks will include:
1. Legal analysis of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill
summary of its key provisions - researching and summarizing relevant legal commentary - comment on the extent to which the new Act may change existing substantive legal obligations in English law in relation to freedom of speech
2. Summary and commentary on University Freedom of Speech statement, in particular whether any changes to the University Statement may be necessary in light of the new Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill.
3. Researching and writing text for three empirical scenarios, including questions for the analysis of these scenarios and possible legal outcome.
Duration and hours
Total number of hours of work available: 120
Start date: 20 June 2022
Date by which the work must be completed: 31 December 2022
Reporting
The Research Assistant will report to Dr Bettina Lange.
Requirements
- A good understanding of ECHR and English freedom of speech law is essential
- Knowledge of legal provisions in relation to the right to protest in English law is desirable.
- Experience of law referencing systems is desirable.
- The work can be done in any place in the UK where you have access to a good library and internet. Meetings with the PI/team members will be held in Oxford and, if necessary, online.
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to current graduate students in the Law Faculty and the hours are in line with the restrictions on working hours for students in the Law Faculty.
Rate of Pay
This will be paid at the standard research assistant rate of £15.60 per hour (based on Grade 6 point 1). Paid annual leave will accrue at the rate of 17.12% per hour worked, and will be taken in the month in which it was accrued.
Funding
This opportunity is funded by the Oxford University’s van Houten Fund.
How to Apply
A short CV and cover letter (including the name of your supervisor) should be sent by email to bettina.lange@csls.ox.ac.uk by the 10th of June. 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 bettina.lange@csls.ox.ac.uk. General queries may be addressed to research@law.ox.ac.uk.
Guidelines for Faculty members, line managers and students Work must not commence without a letter of engagement or variable hours contract and a right to work check having been carried out by the Faculty Personnel Officer. Full time graduate students in the Faculty of Law may work up to 8 hours per week, or a common sense average across the year, regardless of the type of work. Students may not work as Research Assistants for their own supervisor without the approval of the Associate Dean for Graduate Students. Any queries regarding the eligibility of a particular student should be directed to Geraldine Malloy in the Faculty Office. It is expected that the work will be undertaken in the UK. |