Research Assistant in Drug policy in Southeast Asia
Internal Applicants Only
Deadline: 2 February 2024
Professor Hoyle is looking for a research assistant to help with preparation of a literature review for two articles on drug policy on punishments in Southeast Asia
The project aims are to write two academic articles over the coming months on drug policy: one focusing on the role that norms, values and morals play in influencing the development and implementation of policy on illicit drugs; the other on bifurcated policies on punishment for drug offences, focusing on what is labelled in various southeast Asian jurisdictions as ‘restorative justice’ measures.
Tasks for the Research Assistant will be to review the relevant extant literature for both of these articles and produce detailed notes, under the guidance of Professor Hoyle.
Duration and hours
Working hours: a total of up to 60 hours across the duration of the project, to be agreed with the project supervisor.
Start date: 9 February 2024
Date by which the work must be completed: 30 June 2024, or 12 weeks after start date.
Reporting
The Research Assistant will report to Professor Hoyle.
Requirements
- A good understanding of the field of drug policy and drug laws is essential
- A knowledge of punishment policies for drugs in Southeast Asia is desirable.
- Experience of the legal systems in the following countries is desirable: Southeast Asia
- Knowledge of drug diversionary policies and practices 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, which could be anywhere 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, 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 £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 a Law Faculty Research Support Fund grant (RSF2324-13).
How to Apply
A short CV and cover letter (including the name of your supervisor) should be sent by email to carolyn.hoyle@crim.ox.ac.uk by February 2nd 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 Carolyn Hoyle. General queries, e.g. about the appointment process, or eligibility, may be addressed to research@law.ox.ac.uk.
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