Research Assistant in Law & Computer Science
Professor Rebecca Williams is looking for a research assistant to help with the writing of a textbook on Law & Computer Science. The role will entail keeping in contact with the various contributing authors, keeping on top of the referencing, and keeping the project on schedule.
Tasks for the research assistant will include: contacting contributing authors, managing referencing software, liaising with publishers and general project management. This is a unique opportunity to assist with a ground-breaking piece of research, funded by Barclays Eagle Labs.
Duration and hours
Total number of hours of work available: 60
The work will fluctuate; more hours will be necessary at the beginning and end of the project, with regular checks in between.
Start date: 14 October 2022
Date by which the work must be completed: 1 October 2023
Reporting
The Research Assistant will report to Rebecca Williams
Requirements
- A knowledge of the field of law and technology is desirable.
- Experience of using referencing software is highly desirable.
- It is possible for the work to be done remotely.
- The ability to be proactive and interact politely with contributing authors is vital.
- It is also vital that the person appointed is able to be organised, maintain momentum and deliver results to schedule.
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to current graduate students in the Law Faculty and the Department of Computer Science. The hours are in line with the restrictions on working hours for students in the Faculty of Law. It is expected that the work will be undertaken in the UK.
Rate of Pay
The work will be paid at £16.07 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 end 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 position is funded by a donation from Eagle Labs.
How to Apply
A short CV and cover letter (including the name of your supervisor) should be sent by email to Rebecca.williams@law.ox.ac.uk) by Friday 7 October 2022. Please explain how you meet the requirements for the role, and give details of your availability. Supervisors may be asked for a reference.
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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. |