Research Assistant (Administrative Law)

Research Assistant (Administrative Law)

Department

York Law School

Salary

£30,487 a year

Grade

Grade 5

Contract status

Fixed term

Hours of work

Full-time

Based at

University of York campus (with some remote working options available)

Posted Date

14/11/2023

Apply by

28/11/2023

Job Reference

12807

Documents

Job Description 12807.pdf (PDF, 298.21kb)

Role Description Role

This is a full-time, fixed-term (one-year) research assistant post to support Professor Joe Tomlinson (York Law School) across the spectrum of his work in the field of administrative law and justice, and is funded by his 2023 Leverhulme Prize in Law.

The post will involve working within the Administrative Fairness Lab research programme and other developing research programmes, supporting research-led policy and practice engagement work, and being involved in a range of other research and research-related activities.

The appointed candidate will also be provided with mentorship and be given opportunities to actively contribute to the development of research, including through publications. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to building a career in administrative law, whether in research, practice, or some other capacity.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

Undergraduate degree in law or equivalent experience

Willingness to learn and engage with different methodologies, including both legal and empirical methods

Ability to undertake academic legal research

Ability to organise own research activities to agreed deadlines and quality standards

IT skills sufficient for legal and related research

Excellent written communication in order to contribute effectively to the production of publications and other output

High-level oral communication skills to enable effective presentations and engagement with a wide range of stakeholders

Ability to communicate new and complex information effectively to a range of audiences

Ability to develop internal and external contacts in order to enhance knowledge and understanding and form relationships for future collaboration

Strong interest in and enthusiasm for administrative law

Positive attitude to colleagues

Willingness to work proactively with colleagues in other work areas/institutions

Ability to plan and prioritise own work in order to meet deadlines

Commitment to personal development

Interview date: TBC

For informal enquiries: please contact Professor Joe Tomlinson ([email protected]).

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork