Research Assistant, Competition, Technology and Democracy
Internal Applicants Only
Deadline: 8 March 2023
Professor Ariel Ezrachi is looking for a research assistant to help with gathering news items and relevant materials for a project on competition, technology and democracy.
Tasks for the Research Assistant will include carrying out news and media web searches for project-relevant articles, compiling a database of these articles, and liaising with the PI regarding material required for the project.
Duration and hours
Working hours: a total of up to 60 hours across the duration of the project, to be agreed with the Supervisor.
Start date: 14 March 2023
Date by which the work must be completed: 30 April 2023
Reporting
The Research Assistant will report to Ariel Ezrachi.
Requirements
- Ability and experience in web search-based research is essential.
- Interest in politics, US elections, UK elections and digital technology 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-person in Oxford or online.
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to current graduate students at the University of Oxford.
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 (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, annual leave will be assumed to be taken in the month in which it was accrued.
Funding
This opportunity is funded by a Slaughter and May donation.
How to Apply
A short CV and cover letter (including the name of your supervisor) should be sent by email to (ariel.ezrachi@law.ox.ac.uk) by 8 March 2022. Please explain how you meet the requirements for the role, and give details of your availability.
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. 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. |