Part-Time Research Assistant

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Department:

Washington College of Law

Time Type:

Part time

Work Modality:

Union:

Excluded

Job Descriptio
n:

Summary:

Part-Time position for Research Assistant who has completed an LL.M. degree.

Responsibilities:

• Collect data.

• Conduct interviews and write memos about the laws and indexes of Development Finance Institutions.

Salary Range:

• $17.50 per hour.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-Time.

• 20 hours per week.

Required Education and Experience:

• LL.M. degree.

• Able to speak, read, and review literature in English and Spanish.

• Excellent knowledge of US Constitutional law and Latin American Constitutionalism.

• The researcher will need strong communication and writing skills.

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

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