Research Assistant in International Environmental Law

Internal Applicants Only

Deadline: 31 May 2024

Professor Lavanya Rajamani is looking for a research assistant to help with background research and editorial assistance for new editions of Oxford University Press’ Rajamani, Peel, Brunnee and Bodansky’s, International Climate Change Law  & Cambridge University Press’ Peel and Rajamani, Sands Principle of International Environmental Law.

The project aims are to research and identify updates to the chapters of these two co-authored books that Professor Rajamani is taking the lead on.

Tasks for the Research Assistant will be:

  • Writing support: e.g. finding legal resources and preparing a literature review identifying new developments in areas of international environmental law and international climate change law.
  • Editorial support: e.g. referencing for chapters of these books that Professor Rajamani drafts during the duration of the project.
  • General research project support: e.g. liaising with Professor Peel’s Research Assistant.

 

Duration and hours

Working hours: a total of up to 80 hours across the duration of the project, to be agreed with the project supervisor.

Start date: 1 July 2024

Date by which the work must be completed: 20 September 2024, or 12 weeks after start date.

 

Reporting

The Research Assistant will report to Professor Rajamani.

 

Requirements

  • A good understanding of the field of international environmental law is essential.
  • Experience of law referencing systems and ability to mine legal databases is essential.
  • Ability to work independently and to deadlines is essential.
  • An in-depth knowledge  of international climate change law is desirable.
  • Ability to take initiative and contribute to the conceptual mapping of the book projects 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 a Law Faculty Research Support Fund award RSF2324-36.

 

How to Apply

A short CV and cover letter (including the name of your supervisor) should be sent by email to lavanya.rajamani@law.ox.ac.uk by 31st May 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 Professor Lavanya Rajamani (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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