Research Assistant in Administrative Law

Internal Applicants Only

Deadline: 14 February 2025

Professor Timothy Endicott is looking for a research assistant to provide research support for the preparation of a sixth edition of his book Administrative Law (5th edn, OUP 2021).

Tasks for the Research Assistant will include:

  • Reviewing the fifth edition of the text and proposing updates and improvements.
  • Identifying and outlining developments in English administrative law since 2021 that ought to be addressed in a new edition.
  • Digesting recent cases and legislation.

 

Duration and hours

Working hours: a total of up to 96 hours, to be agreed with the project supervisor.

Start date: February 21, 2025, or a date to be agreed.

Date by which the work must be completed: May 9, 2025

 

Reporting

The Research Assistant will report to Timothy Endicott.

 

Requirements

  • It is essential to have an advanced understanding of English administrative law.
  • Word processing and legal database search skills are essential.

  • Experience in teaching administrative law is desirable.

  • Expertise in UK constitutional law 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.  

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 and its associated Centres and Institutes.

 

Rate of Pay

The work will be paid at  £18.43 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 Higher Studies Fund award (BADHS450).

 

How to Apply

A short CV and cover letter (including the name of your supervisor) should be sent by email to (timothy.endicott@law.ox.ac.uk) by Friday 14 February. 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 Timothy Endicott (Faculty member). General queries, e.g. about the appointment process, or eligibility, may be addressed to research@law.ox.ac.uk.

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 AssistantGraduate Teaching Assistant; or Blog Editor

The University guidance on paid work for Oxford graduate students recommends that full-time graduate research students ensure that any paid work should still allow them to spend at least 40 hours per week for a minimum 44 weeks of the year on their studies. Full-time graduate taught students are recommended not to undertake more than 8 hours’ paid work each week during term-time study periods.  There are additional rules for students with visas wishing to undertake paid 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.