What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Associate - O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law - Georgetown University position at Georgetown University?
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Project Associate - O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law - Georgetown University
The
O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law
was established in 2007 through the generous philanthropy of Linda and Timothy O’Neill to respond to the need for innovative solutions to the most pressing global health concerns. In bringing together experts from both the public health and legal fields, the O’Neill Institute reflects the importance of public and private law in health policy analysis.
Job Overview
The Project Associate works on projects and/or academic research projects and explores new policy areas. Duties include preparation of white papers, organization of research colloquia, expert meetings, coordination of interdisciplinary research team, and grant writing.
Academic projects involve working closely with faculty to produce scholarly works for publication. In some cases, this work results in joint publication. Generally:
- Works with the Institute’s Director, faculty members, and staff to conduct short-term advanced research projects, including legal and policy research on relevant national and global health law - e.g. public health law, international health regulations, health and human rights. Duties include some supervision of Research Assistants (RAs) and student research on relevant topics; and projects involve legal and policy writing and presentations, as well as participation in related conferences and events.
- Supports O’Neill Institute/ Global Health Law LL.M. courses to expand opportunities for experiential learning; cultivates and helps manage relationships with external clients to help define and support student papers and evaluate work; and supports course development and execution.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Legal and policy writing and research
- Event attendance, fundraising support and networking
- Academic support
- Institute support and travel
Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation
Reporting to the report to the Co-Directors of Health Policy and the Law, the Project Associate communicates externally with partners and funders as necessary for assigned projects – and internally with other institutes, clinics and professors as needed to obtain information relevant to research projects
This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website:
https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation
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Requirements and Qualifications
- JD or JD/MPH
- At least 3 years of health law and/or health policy experience - with some supervisory experience
- Familiarity with both domestic and international health law topics
- Academic and working knowledge of research topics related to health law
- Excellent research and legal writing skills
- Ability to operate professionally and maturely in interactions with academic and other stakeholders
- Ability to work well as part of a small team
- Ability to supervise student work in a professional manner
Preferred Qualification
Exceptional academic credentials, including publications
Pay Range:
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$54,616.00 - $100,493.33
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
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Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the
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.Salary : $54,616 - $100,493
