Research Assistant, Judicial reasoning in Tort cases
Internal applicants only
Deadline: 18 April 2022
Dr Dorota Leczykiewicz is looking for a research assistant to help with a comparative project on judicial reasoning in Tort cases. The research assistant will help Dr Leczykiewicz prepare a book manuscript for publication
Duration and hours
Total number of hours of work available: 50
Maximum number of hours of work per week: 8
Start date: 03/05/2022
Date by which the work must be completed: 10/07/2022
Reporting
The Research Assistant will report to Dr Leczykiewicz
Requirements
- A general knowledge of comparative law and comparative methodology is essential.
- A good knowledge of theories of legal reasoning and adjudication is essential.
- Experience with case law-based research is desirable.
Eligibility
This position is open to current graduate research students in the Law Faculty and the hours are in line with the restrictions on working hours for students. It is expected that the work will be undertaken in the UK.
Rate of Pay
12 weeks or less (casual engagement): This will be paid at the standard research assistant rate of £15.60 per hour (based on Grade 6 point 1) plus holiday pay of £1.88 per hour worked (= total of £17.48/hour).
Funding
This position is funded by the Law Faculty’s Research Support Fund.
How to Apply
A short CV (including the name of your supervisor, if any) should be sent by email to dorota.leczykiewicz@law.ox.ac.uk by 18 April 2022. Please explain in the email 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 Dr Leczykiewicz.
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.