"Temporary Research Assistant"

Job Details

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Posted Job Title

Temporary Research Assistant

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description

• Support supervised research on international trade, finance, and geopolitical risk, with a focus on the BRICS economies.
• Conduct legal and policy analysis on economic sanctions, with emphasis on Iran’s legal system and the effects of sanctions on Iran’s economy and trade.
• Assist in drafting research reports, policy briefs, and academic publications.

Qualifications

• JD or LLM with specialized knowledge of international sanctions regimes.
• Expertise in Iran’s legal system and the economic effects of sanctions on Iran's environment.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Background in international trade and finance preferred.
• Additional training or experience in business or management is beneficial but not required.

Job Location - City, State: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School: Law School

Pay Range: $7.25 - $20.00 Hourly Rate