Research Assistant in Children’s Rights

Internal Applicants Only

Deadline: 30 April 2024

Dr Naomi Lott is looking for a research assistant to help with her project, The Interdependence of the Convention on the Rights of the Child:  Understanding the Relationship of the Right to Play with other Convention Rights.

The project will produce an edited collection that examines the interdependence of the rights within the Convention on the Rights of the Child, through the lens of the right to play. Some familiarity with children’s rights is strongly recommended.

Tasks for the Research Assistant will centre around finalising the book for publication, including: proof-reading, updating references to secondary literature, the addition of cross-references, formatting to publisher guidelines.

 

Duration and hours

Working hours: a total of up to 20 hours across the duration of the project, to be agreed with the project supervisor.

Start date: 6th May 2024

Date by which the work must be completed: 30th June 2024

 

Reporting

The Research Assistant will report to Dr Naomi Lott.

 

Requirements

  • A good understanding of the field of human rights law is essential.
  • Experience of law referencing systems is essential.
  • Good attention to detail is essential.
  • A knowledge of children’s rights is desirable.
  • Experience of editing and proofing academic publications is desirable.

Your normal place of work will be the St Cross Building or the Manor Road Building, Manor Road.  However, provided you have the agreement of your PI/Supervisor, and a suitable space to work (including library access if required), it may be possible to undertake the work remotely.  

In all cases the work must be undertaken in the UK. 

Please note that you will be required to complete a Right to Work check before starting work. The Law Faculty HR Team will contact you directly to arrange for the appropriate check to take place. What is a right to work check? | Staff Immigration (ox.ac.uk)

 

Eligibility

This opportunity is open to current graduate students in the Faculty of Law.

 

Rate of Pay

The work will be paid at £17.03 per hour, 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.

 

Funding

This opportunity is funded by KFD00130-BA00.01.

 

How to Apply

A short CV and cover letter (including the name of your supervisor) should be sent by email to (naomi.lott@law.ox.ac.uk) by 30 April 2024. 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 Naomi Lott (Faculty member). General queries, e.g. about the appointment process, or eligibility, 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.

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 research students in the Faculty of Law are advised that any paid work should still allow them to spend at least 40 hours per week for a minimum 44 weeks of the year on their studies. Full-time graduate taught students are recommended not to undertake more than 8 hours’ paid work each week during term-time study periods.

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.

 

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