Research Assistant - Energy Industry Regulation (Law Students Only)

Job Posting Title:

Research Assistant - Energy Industry Regulation (Law Students Only)

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Hiring Department:

School of Law

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

10

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The University of Texas School of Law strives to create and promote an environment that values kindness and mutual respect and a culture that provides a deep sense of belonging for each member of our community. 

Purpose

The student will assist Professor David Spence with research projects related to the regulation of the energy industry and more general questions related to the law of regulation and policy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on legal and policy matters

• Report findings to professor on periodic basis

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled at the University of Texas School of Law as a 2L or 3L

• Meet minimum eligibility requirements for student employment

• Authorized to work in the United States

• Ability to work in the fall semester or entire 25-26 academic year

Preferred Qualifications

Interest or experience working on energy or climate matters

Salary Range

$19 per hour (2L)
$21 per hour (3L)

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment

• Repetitive use of a keyboard

• Work may be performed at the Law School or remotely

Work Schedule

• Professor requires an average of 10 hours per week of work over the course of the school year, but can be flexible about the distribution of those hours

• Position begins immediately upon hiring

• Most work can be completed independently on a schedule that the employee determines with oversight and direction regarding deadlines and deliverables

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• Deadline to apply is Monday, September 1, 2025

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Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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