Research Associate International Human Rights Program

Description:

About Us

The Faculty of Law is one of the oldest professional faculties at the University of Toronto. Today, it is one of the world's great law schools. The Faculty’s rich academic programs are complimented by its many legal clinics and public interest Programs. The Faculty of Law is housed in the elegant, state-of–the-art Jackman Law Building alongside two historical building, Flavelle House and Falconer Hall, on the St. George Campus in downtown Toronto.

Your Opportunity

The International Human Rights Program (IHRP) at the Faculty of Law enhances the legal protection of existing and emerging international human rights obligations and builds the capacity of current and future advocates to effectively use international human rights law by providing experiential learning opportunities for students and legal expertise to civil society. Our main initiatives include: an award winning international human rights clinic, volunteer student working groups, summer abroad internships, and the Rights Review publication. IHRP litigation and advocacy pursuits may address matters involving corporate accountability, climate justice, and indigenous rights, amongst others.

We are currently looking to hire a Research Associate (Limited Term) on a 2 year Term to provide legal research and advocacy support to IHRP. The incumbent will work closely with IHRP students and partners including domestic and international civil society networks and organizations.

Your Responsibilities

• Conducts international and domestic legal human rights research related to IHRP projects, particularly in the areas of corporate accountability, foreign aid accountability, climate justice, and indigenous rights
• Research, draft, and edit policy papers, advocacy materials, legal submissions, and reports on international human rights issues
• Develop and implement advocacy strategies
• Assist with the research, development, and supervision of IHRP clinic projects
• Liaise with various stakeholders, including community partners

Qualifications

• Must possess an LLB or JD (in addition, an LLM or PhD would be considered an asset) 
• Minimum four (4) years' work experience directly related to international human rights research and advocacy. 
• Experience in international human rights advocacy and litigation  
• Strong legal research skills
• Excellent writing skills and excellent oral and written communications skills in English.  Wide range of career experience including dealings with the media, funders, students, and the public is an asset.
• Highly motivated and organized; ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrated excellent judgement, problem solving and initiative 
• Strong project management skills

Closing Date: 06/26/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Research Associate
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: R01 -- Research Associates (Limited Term): $47,287 - $88,663
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching