Call for Applications: Barry Amiel & Norman Melburn Trust Fellowship – Junior Researcher

Job Title
Barry Amiel & Norman Melburn Trust Fellowship – Junior Researcher

Location
Britain Work Team

Reports to
Monitoring Officer

Line Management
None

Contract
This is a one-year, full-time post paid through a tax-free monthly stipend from the Barry Amiel and Norman Melburn Trust, with an additional salary supplemented by the ELSC. The fellowship post holder will work as part of the ELSC Team.

Fellowship Package

• 9.1 – 9.2 Junior Officer Scale
• £26,500 – £28,500 GBP
• €750 available to support staff well-being
• Assistance with home office equipment

How to Apply
Applications (CV and cover letter) should be sent to application@elsc.support including the subject line ‘Fellowship Researcher’.
Applications are due by 17:00 BST, 11 Oct 2024.
Interviews are scheduled for 21 / 22 Oct 2024.
Start date: Nov 2024 or as soon as possible.

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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The main purpose of this role is to support the ELSC British Work Team by conducting data collection, relevant research, and completing case summaries. Case summaries are legal statements of facts and are the central dataset of the Legal Team and the Monitoring Database Project. The Database Project is due to launch in Britain in early 2025 with a qualitative and quantitative dataset.

We are looking for someone who is able to determine the accuracy and detail of all information, review data for errors and consistency, and draft case summaries to a high standard. The post-holder will also need to demonstrate a high level of research skill, be confident in networking, and work well within a remote team across Europe.

ELSC recognises that applicants from marginalized communities are less likely to apply for jobs if they do not fulfill every single qualification. We encourage you to consider applying even if you do not meet every attribute listed. Our priority is to find the right candidate for the position.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION: Fellowship Junior Researcher

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Experience in managing one’s own workload and time
• Experience in research projects
• Commitment to the Palestinian solidarity movement
• Sufficient administrative skills to manage projects
• Experience with administration processes and data management
• Excellent communication skills: written and verbal presentation
• Ability to adapt to different audiences and engage with diverse groups

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Understanding of the role of ELSC
• Graduate-level legal education
• Experience in political campaigns, grassroots, or non-profit organisations
• Experience in conducting semi-structured interviews
• Quantitative and qualitative research skills

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated commitment and sensitivity to the ELSC’s aims and objectives
• Commitment to anti-racism, anti-discriminatory practices, and equal opportunities
• Willingness to travel and work occasional out-of-hours as required
• Flexibility within the broad remit of the post

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JOB DESCRIPTION: Fellowship Junior Data Researcher

RESEARCH

• Draft, edit, and finalize case summaries for the Database of Repression Britain launch
• Manage data storage, research, and data collection for the British Work Team
• Deliver research objectives in conjunction with the wider goals of the ELSC Database Project
• Contribute to research goals that meet the needs of the British Work Team (work teams are cross-departmental spaces that include Legal, Advocacy, and Research officers)
• Contribute to publications or disseminate research findings using other appropriate media
• Assess, interpret, and evaluate outcomes of research

LIAISON AND NETWORKING

• Collaborate actively within and outside the ELSC to complete research projects and advance thinking

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