Research Assistant on Race Discrimination
Internal Applicants Only
Deadline: 26 June 2024
Dr Shreya Atrey is looking for a research assistant to help with caselaw research for the book Anti-Racism as a Legal Principle (OUP).
The project aims are to examine the extent to which anti-racism is embraced as a legal principle, especially in equality/anti-discrimination law.
The principal task for the Research Assistant will be to assist with UK case law under the Race Relations Act 1976 and the Equality Act 2010, concerning racial discrimination (direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation). The work will include compiling a database of cases at the appellate level. The purpose will be to identify key themes in the development of case law especially in regards the meaning of race, racism, racial discrimination and anti-racism in UK case law.
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: 5 July 2024
Date by which the work must be completed: 26 September 2024, or 12 weeks after start date.
Reporting
The Research Assistant will report to Dr Shreya Atrey.
Requirements
- A good understanding of the field of equality law is essential.
- A knowledge of the UK Equality Act 2010 is desirable.
- You may still apply if you do not have knowledge of equality law broadly or the Equality Act 2010 but have a good background in working with caselaw in UK public law and can navigate Westlaw deftly.
The work will be completed over the summer long vacation and there is flexibility to meet either in person or online with the supervisor.
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 RSF2324-31.
How to Apply
A short CV (no more than two pages) and cover letter (one page), including the name of your supervisor, should be sent by email to shreya.atrey@law.ox.ac.uk by midday Wednesday 26 June 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 shreya.atrey@law.ox.ac.uk (Faculty member). General queries, e.g. about the appointment process, or eligibility, may be addressed to research@law.ox.ac.uk.
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