Research Assistant- POSTGRADUATE WAYNE LAW KEITH CENTER FELLOW

Wayne State University, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Detroit, MICHIGAN

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant- POSTGRADUATE WAYNE LAW KEITH CENTER FELLOW at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.


Essential functions (job duties):

Wayne State University Law School’s Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights (“Wayne Law”) is seeking applications from Class of 2023 graduates of an ABA-accredited law school for a one-year Post-Graduate Research Assistant Fellowship. 

The fellowship offers an opportunity for a recent law school graduate to gain experience working with the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights.

The fellow will work closely with the Director of the Keith Center and the Director of the Detroit Equity Action Lab (DEAL) and report directly to Professor Peter Hammer.  The fellow will assist with Center operations, engage in research and writing, as well as program development and implementation.  In particular, the fellow will assist in research and content development of the Center’s new Detroit Democracy Project on the eve of the 2024 elections. The fellow may also assist with special events and activities.


Qualifications:

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required.  Bar passage not required. Priority will be given to Class of 2023 law school graduates who have a demonstrated interest in one or more of the listed areas.  Candidates must be able to engage in research and writing at a high level, exercise independent judgment; responsibly manage multiple projects; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and complete assignments with minimal supervision.  

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until March 1. The candidate will start on or about March 7, 2024; the fellowship will last at least one calendar year from the candidate’s start date. Applicants are asked to submit (1) a letter of interest describing the candidate’s reasons for applying for the fellowship (not to exceed two pages) (2) a resume, (3) a writing sample, (4) a law school transcript, and (5) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.


School/College/Division:

H07 - Law School


Primary department:

H0701 - Deans Office Law School


Employment type:
  • Regular Employee
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Job category: Research

Funding/salary information:
  • Compensation type: Annual Salary
  • Salary hire maximum: $45,000

Working conditions:

Depending on the placement the fellowship may be fully remote, hybrid, or fully in-person. The fellowship is a 35 hour a week position.


Job openings:
Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.


Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.


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