Part-Time Postgraduate Researcher - Right to Research Project

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Department:

Washington College of Law

Time Type:

Part time

Work Modality:

Union:

Excluded

Job Description:

Summary:

This position will work under the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property’s (PIJIP) outside funded Project on Copyright and the Right to Research. The Project Fellow will carry out research functions and provide technical support to the project.

Essential Functions:

The incumbent will:

• Conduct research as assigned by the PI in support of the project’s objectives regarding copyright exceptions and limitations

• Draft papers as determined by the PI utilizing project research

• Liaise regularly with the PI and members of the project team

• Support the project’s events and programming, including staffing events

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-Time.

• This is a fully grant-funded position.

Salary Range:

• $25-$27 per hour.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.

Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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