Location: California-Berkeley
Description: <div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-jobDescriptionText jobsearch-JobComponent-description css-10og78z eu4oa1w0">Position overview Position title: Empirical International Law Fellow Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t24-b.pdf . The current base salary range for this position is $70,500-$95,500. "Off-scale" salaries, which yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: July 1, 2024 Position duration: One-year term position, with the possibility of renewal. Application Window Open date: January 10, 2024 Next review date: Sunday, Feb 18, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Sunday, Feb 18, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description The Miller Institute for Global Challenges and Law is seeking to hire an Empirical International Law Fellow focused on subfields of refugee law, antitrust law, state responsibilities in time of crisis, and policy diffusion. The Miller Institute for Global Challenges and Law is based at UC Berkeley School of Law, which benefits from one of the leading international law programs in the nation. Building on UC Berkeley's history of and commitment to research and public service, the project will be empirical, interdisciplinary, comparative, and international. The Empirical International Law Fellow will work on academic research and publications related to international law. Specifically, the project will focus on state responsibilities in times of crisis, on the diffusion of laws around the world, and on the role of international organizations in coordinating global responses. There will be particular emphasis in the areas of refugee law, immigration law, and antitrust law. Primary Responsibilities: Conducting research on empirical international law, under the direction of and in collaboration with Berkeley Law faculty, researchers, and colleagues at other institutions; Drafting white papers, reports, and outreach materials (including social media, op-eds, and other) for policy-focused audiences, under the direction of faculty; Assisting faculty and other researchers in organizing and facilitating meetings, workshops, and other convenings; Assisting with other miscellaneous tasks for the project broadly. This position is in Berkeley, but can be located remotely with willingness to travel to Berkeley as needed. For more information on the Miller Institute for Global Challenges : https://www.law.berkeley.edu/research/the-miller-institute-for-global-challenges-and-law/ Union Contract : https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ra/ Health and Retirement Benefits : https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Candidate must hold a J.D. degree or Ph.D. degree (or equivalent international degree), or be enrolled in a J.D. or Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) program at the time of application. Additional qualifications (required at time of start) Candidate must hold a J.D. degree or Ph.D. degree (or equivalent international degree) by start date. Preferred qualifications Publications or contributions to publications in academic journals in law or political science focused on international problems; Comfort working with Stata and R. Application Requirements Document requirements Additional materials may be requested of finalists. Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Writing Sample 1 - Such as a policy brief, comment letter, white paper, or other writing sample of no more than 10 pages Writing Sample 2 - Such as a policy brief, comment letter, white paper, or other writing sample of no more than 10 pages Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. More Information and guidelines . (Optional) Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04282 Help contact: academicpositions@law.berkeley.edu About UC Berkeley UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable). The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Job location Berkeley, CA To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04282 jeid-994d881bf3c8a1408b52d2fdcfaec8e5</div>
Posted: 11-Jan-2024
Updated: 08-Sep-2024
Closed: 21-Feb-2024
Practice Areas: Litigation
Employer Type: In-House

Empirical International Law Fellow - Miller Institute for Global Challenges - School of Law

University of California Berkeley