Research Assistant in Taxation
Internal Applicants Only
Deadline: 1 August 2023
Professor Tsilly Dagan is looking for a research assistant to help with the research and preparation for publication of an article on Globalization, Taxation and the Social Contract.
Tasks for the Research Assistant will include reviewing sources and checking citations.
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: 8th August 2023
Date by which the work must be completed: Sep 23rd 2023
The hours and duration for this work will entail the Research Assistant exceeding for a limited time the Law Faculty's usual limit of 8 hours per week for graduate students. The Research Assistant, unless exempt from these restrictions, must therefore ensure that they are able to undertake this work without exceeding a reasonable average of 8 hours per week across the academic year and across all projects.
Reporting
The Research Assistant will report to Tsilly Dagan.
Requirements
- A good understanding of the field of International Tax law is essential.
- Experience of law referencing systems is essential.
- A knowledge of political philosophy is desirable.
The work can be done in any place in the UK where you have access to a good library and. Meetings with the PI/team members will be held online.
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to current graduate 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 £17.02 per hour (including the exceptional non-consolidated uplift for 2022-23), 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 the Higher Studies Fund award BADHS270.
How to Apply
A short CV and cover letter (including the name of your supervisor) should be sent by email to tsilly.dagan@law.ox.ac.uk by 1st August 2023. 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 Tsilly Dagan. General queries, e.g. about the appointment process, or eligibility, may be addressed to research@law.ox.ac.uk.
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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. 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 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 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. |