Research Assistant in Contract Law
Internal Applicants Only
Deadline: 29 November 2024
Dr Jordan English is looking for a research assistant to help with proofreading the manuscript for his forthcoming book with OUP, Discharge of Contractual Obligations. The manuscript to be proof-read is expected to be received on 3 January 2025 and to be reviewed by 24 January 2025.
The Research Assistant will be required to provide:
- Editorial support: e.g. proof-reading, copy-editing, checking internal cross-references and, where appropriate, commenting on the substantive work (eg if there is an obvious substantive error apparent on the face of the text).
Duration and hours
Working hours: a total of up to 50 hours across the duration of the project, to be agreed with the project supervisor.
Start date: 1 January 2025
Date by which the work must be completed: 1 February 2025
Reporting
The Research Assistant will report to Jordan English.
Requirements
- A good understanding of the field of private law is essential.
- Experience of law referencing systems is essential.
- A knowledge of contract law is desirable.
- Prior proofreading experience, eg as a Judicial Associate/Assistant, 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 £17.83 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 a Law Faculty start up grant (BA0000-S5401).
How to Apply
A short CV and cover email (including the name of your supervisor) of no more than 2–3 paragraphs should be sent by email to jordan.english@magd.ox.ac.uk by 5pm on 29 November 2024. Please explain briefly how you meet the requirements for the role, and give details of your availability.
Enquiries about the project are welcome, and may be addressed to Jordan English. General queries, e.g. about the appointment process, or eligibility, may be addressed to research@law.ox.ac.uk.
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