Research Associate

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in Indigenous peoples’ law or state law relating to Indigenous peoples
• Author one work of original scholarship intended for publication in a peer-reviewed journal
• Participate in the intellectual life of the law school, including faculty workshops, seminar series, and conferences
• Support the teaching of an Indigenous Law course

Requirements

• LL.B. or J.D. degree
• Proven research experience, preferably in Indigenous issues (e.g., course papers, independent projects, or an LLM thesis)
• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong interest in pursuing an academic career in law
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• LLM degree
• Demonstrated interest in Indigenous issues, culture, and language
• Experience or background with Indigenous community work, including “learning on the land”

About the Company

The Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law is one of the world's leading law schools. Through the Junior Indigenous Scholars Program, we support outstanding aspiring legal scholars by providing research, writing, and teaching experience. This one-year term position offers mentorship from Professor John Borrows, Loveland Chair in Indigenous Law, and full integration into the Jackman Law community.