Salary: £32,000 – £40,000 per annum (depending
on experience)
Location: London office/hybrid
Term: Until 31 May 2023
Hours: Full time
The British Institute of International Comparative Law is seeking to appoint a
Research Fellow to complete a project in the field of International Law and
Cultural Heritage, funded by the Leverhulme Trust.
About the Institute
The British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) is the foremost
independent research and discussion body in the United Kingdom in its field, and
one of the leading such bodies in the world. BIICL was created 60 years ago as an
independent research body and charity committed to the understanding,
development and practical application of international and comparative law, and
the rule of law. Through its high-quality legal research, its diverse range of events,
seminars and conferences and its world-renowned publications, BIICL is at the
forefront of research and discussions on contemporary issues of international and
comparative law.
The role
You will be expected to undertake various tasks, including:
Contributing to the production of high-quality research in the area of
international law including, where appropriate, assisting with desk-based
research, literature reviews, data analysis, drafting, and editing and social
media content;
Assisting in the management and co-ordination of events and other
dissemination efforts;
Working effectively as part of a team with other researchers.
You will be primarily assisting the Director of the Centre for International Law on a
project entitled ‘Beyond Restitution: Exploring the Story of Cultural Objects After
Their Repatriation’.
You will have the opportunity to engage with the broad network of BIICL members
and others, in obtaining advanced legal research skills and working in an
internationally interactive environment
Person Specification
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate and provide evidence of the
following skills and attributes:
Knowledge:
Well-rounded knowledge of international law, including international
human rights law.
Knowledge of cultural heritage law and issues surrounding restitution
would be an advantage.
Education and experience:
Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field, with a PhD or equivalent
work experience.
Experience of carrying out research work in a relevant field is desirable.
Research and drafting skills:
Ability to analyse complex and detailed materials and draw conclusions in
a clear and precise manner.
Proficient in conducting research through electronic means and resources.
Language skills:
Very high level of proficiency in English.
Other skills:
Good administrative, IT and organisational skills;
Collaborative, collegial and articulate team member.
This is a full-time post until the end of May 2023. The role will be paid at the rate
£32,000 to £40,000 per annum. It is hoped that the successful candidate will be
able to commence as soon as possible and at the latest on January 4 2023.
Application Process
1. The deadline for applications is Sunday 13 November 2022 at 23.59 UK
Time. Applicants should send the following by email to [email protected]:
A full curriculum vitae;
A covering letter (maximum of 1 page) setting out their reasons for
applying and how they meet the person specification for this post;
A completed copy of BIICL’s application cover form (available at:
http://www.biicl.org/vacancies.
The BIICL Equality Monitoring Form (optional). Available here.
Please ensure that you put the full title of the role you are applying for in the email
subject line.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Kristin Hausler, Director of the Centre for
International Law ([email protected]).
Applicants are encouraged to find out more about BIICL, its members of staff and
activities at http://www.biicl.org.
It is expected that interviews will take place in the last week of November.
To be considered for this role, all applicants must currently have the right to work
in the UK or will have secured the right to work in the UK by the date of
commencement of employment
