Research Assistant in Administrative Law
Internal Applicants Only
Deadline: 14 April 2023
Dr Joanna Bell is looking for a research assistant to help with the proofs for the new edition of De Smith’s Judicial Review.
The research work will involve working with the proofs of four chapters of the 8th edition of De Smith’s Judicial Review including checking references, ensuring consistency across the text, inserting cross references and dealing with copy editor queries.
Duration and hours
Working hours: a total of up to 20 hours across the duration of the project, to be agreed with the Supervisor.
Start date: 24th April 2023 (proofs expected 28th April 2023)
Date by which the work must be completed: 9th May 2023
Reporting
The Research Assistant will report to Dr Joanna Bell
Requirements
- A good understanding of the field of administrative law is essential;
- Knowledge of and/or experience of working with the OSCOLA referencing system is essential;
- Experience of working with proofs, including proof-reading, cross-referencing and ensuring proper citation of authorities 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 can be held either in Oxford or online.
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to current graduate students in the Faculty of Law and the hours are in line with the restrictions on working hours for students within the Law Faculty.
It is expected that the work will be undertaken in the UK.
Rate of Pay
The work will be paid at £16.49 per hour (including the exceptional non-consolidated uplift for 2022-23), which equates to University Grade 6, point 1, on the basis of completed and approved timesheets, which must be submitted to payroll@law.ox.ac.uk by the last Friday of each calendar month for payment on the last working day of the following month.
In addition, paid annual leave will be assumed to be taken in the month in which it was accrued.
How to Apply
A short CV and cover letter (including the name of your supervisor) should be sent by email to joanna.bell@law.ox.ac.uk by Friday 14 April 2023. Please explain how you meet the requirements for the role, and give details of your availability. Supervisors may be asked for a reference.
Enquiries about the project are welcome, and may be addressed to Dr Joanna Bell. General queries, e.g. about the appointment process, or eligibility, may be addressed to research@law.ox.ac.uk.
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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. Graduate student engagement opportunities in the Faculty of Law usually fall into one of three categories: Research Assistant; Graduate Teaching Assistant; or Blog Editor. 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 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. |