Research Assistant, Scholars of Commercial Law
Internal Applicants Only
Deadline: 15 November 2024
Professors James Goudkamp and Donal Nolan are looking for a research assistant to help with research and editorial work in connection with an edited volume entitled Scholars of Commercial Law.
The project aims are to ensure that the manuscript for Scholars of Commercial Law is finalised to a high standard with a view to its being submitted to the publisher around Easter 2024.
Tasks for the Research Assistant will be:
- Editorial support: e.g. checking/completing quotes and references, rendering the chapters compliant with the Hart style guide, etc.
- Writing support in connection with an introductory chapter: e.g. finding legal resources, preparing a literature review, drafting assistance, etc.
Duration and hours
Working hours: a total of up to 80 hours across the duration of the project, to be agreed with the project supervisors.
Start date: 29 November 2024.
Date by which the work must be completed: 14 March 2025.
Reporting
The Research Assistant will report to Professors Goudkamp and Nolan.
Requirements
- An interest in commercial law and legal scholarship more generally is essential.
- Experience of law referencing systems is essential.
- Experience of the legal systems in the following countries is desirable: England.
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 Research Support Fund award (RSF2425-05).
How to Apply
A short CV and brief covering email (including the name of your supervisor) should be sent by email to james.goudkamp@law.ox.ac.uk by 15 November 2024. A separate covering letter is not required. Please explain 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 Professor Goudkamp (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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