The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
The main purpose of this role is to provide research support to academic staff in the development of new areas in the field of International Criminal Law by assisting with research data collection and analysis, and with the possibility of dissemination of findings to appropriate research groups and contacts related to the project.
Dates: 12 May 2025 - 27 July 2025
Hours: 6 hours per week
Key Tasks
Research Activities
I am looking for a Research Assistant for a short-term project on digital evidence, witnesses and international criminal trials. The research assistant's role aims at undertaking a systematic review of the relevant ICC caselaw, transcript and literature review in the field using the ICC database and the law databases (Westlaw, HeinOnline, Lexis+). The Research Assistant will need to summarise the key finding of the relevant sources and be able to present them in writing and orally to the Project Lead.
The Research Assistant should:
- Plan and prioritise own work and resources, within research project framework, in order to determine the most effective way to achieve agreed research objectives.
- Conduct literature and database searches using standard techniques and methods.
- Write up results of own research and prepare for presentation to research team and relevant audience.
- Contribute to the production of research reports and publications.
- Use initiative and judgement to develop appropriate techniques in order to facilitate research work and resolve problems affecting the achievement of objectives and deadlines.
Liaison and Networking
- Present research to the team.
- Participate in internal and external partnerships and networks in order to aid the dissemination of research findings, to share best practice, and to enhance the reputation of the University.
Service Provision
- Proactively and effectively engage with quality assurance procedures to ensure that University standards are upheld.
- Collaborate with academic colleagues on research development and future direction.
Team Working
- Actively participate as a member of the research team.
Miscellaneous
You have a legal duty, so far as is reasonably practicable, to ensure that you do not endanger yourself or anyone else by your acts or omissions. In addition, you must cooperate with the University on health and safety matters and must not interfere or misuse anything provided for health, safety and welfare purposes.
You are responsible for applying the University’s Equal Opportunities Policy in your own area of responsibility and in your general conduct.
You have a responsibility to promote high levels of customer care within your own areas of work.
Such other relevant duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may be assigned by the Manager in agreement with you. Such agreement should not be unreasonably withheld.
You have the responsibility to engage with the University’s commitment to Environmental Sustainability in order to reduce its waste, energy consumption and carbon footprint.
You have the responsibility to engage with the University’s commitment to delivering value for money services that optimise the use of resources and therefore should consider this when undertaking all duties and aspects of your role.