Research Assistant in Medical Law

Internal Applicants Only

Deadline: 4 December 2023

Dr Farrah Raza and Professor Jonathan Herring are looking for a research assistant to help with the project Transplantation Medicine in the Paediatric Context: from legal theory to medical ethics in practice

The project aim is to assist with organising two specific workshops that focus on children's capacity and best interests and conflicts of interests in Transplantation Medicine in the Paediatric Context.

Tasks for the Research Assistant will include:

1. Assisting with legal research in Medical and Family Law
2. Drafting relevant documents to support the workshop including report writing
3. Liaising with and conducting interviews with selected experts
4. Managing the project webpage and using social media to disseminate findings

Duration and hours

Working hours: a total of up to 100 hours across the duration of the project, to be agreed with the project supervisor.

Start date: 15th January 2023

Date by which the work must be completed: 31st December 2024

Reporting

The Research Assistant will report to Dr Farrah Raza.

Requirements

• A good understanding of the field of Medical Law is essential.
• Experience of the legal systems in the following countries is essential: England.
• Experience of using Drupal or other website content management systems is essential.
• Experience of software/applications is essential.
• Experience of law referencing systems is essential.
• Good spreadsheet (Excel) skills are essential.
• A knowledge  of Family Law is desirable.
• Experience of the legal systems in the following countries is desirable: Germany.
• The following language skills are desirable: German.
• Experience of empirical research is desirable.
• Experience of managing social media communications is desirable.
• Experience of archival work is desirable.
• Experience of video editing is desirable.

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, which could be anywhere 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 and the hours are in line with the restrictions on working hours for students within the Law Faculty .

It is expected that the work will be undertaken in the UK. 

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 John Fell Fund award (BAD00560).

How to Apply

A short CV and cover letter (including the name of your supervisor) should be sent by email to farrah.raza@pmb.ox.ac.uk by 4 December 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 Farrah Raza. General queries, e.g. about the appointment process, or eligibility, may be addressed to research@law.ox.ac.uk.