The Pozen Center's Global Human Rights Lab places qualified undergraduates on research teams at the University of Chicago Law School's Global Human Rights Clinic. These teams contribute to major ongoing research projects, gathering data on human rights violations for use by the United Nations and other global partners.
In addition to acquiring professional skills, student participants are encouraged to think not just about what the human rights field is, but also about what it could and should be.
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Graduate Research Assistant
The Pozen Family Center for Human Rights at the University of Chicago invites applications for a Graduate Research Fellowship within the Global Human Rights Lab for the 2025-2026 academic year. This fellowship provides a unique opportunity for a passionate graduate student to contribute directly to impactful research projects that inform the work of the United Nations and other international actors in addressing human rights violations.
The fellow will be hired starting in the summer of 2025 for an initial period of three months, which may be extended if both parties are interested.
The fellow will work with Anjli Parrin, the Global Human Rights Law Clinic Director, and Morris Tidball-Binz, the UN Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions. Under their guidance, the fellow will contribute to major ongoing research projects, gather data on human rights violations for use by the United Nations and other global partners, and support the design of the Global Human Rights Lab space.
The Graduate Research Fellow will play a vital role in the Lab's ongoing research projects. Responsibilities include:
- Contributing to ongoing research initiatives alongside University of Chicago faculty.
- Conducting research and data analysis on critical human rights issues.
- Mentoring a team of undergraduate student researchers supporting either the work of the UN Rapporteur or documenting civilian casualties in armed conflict.
- Disseminating research findings through reports, presentations, and other scholarly means (as appropriate).
Benefits
- Gain firsthand experience with the United Nations' human rights mechanisms and advocacy efforts.
- Develop expertise in human rights research, data analysis, and project management.
- Contribute to impactful research that shapes global responses to human rights violations.
- $22/hour, 7-10 hours per week
Qualifications
- Doctoral, Master's, or Law student in good standing at the University of Chicago.
- Strong academic record with a demonstrated commitment to human rights research.
- Excellent research and data analysis skills.
- Familiarity with UN human rights mechanisms.
Application
If interested, please use this form to submit the following
- A curriculum vitae
- A statement of interest
Writing Sample
For more information, contact Anjli Parrin , aparrin@uchicago.edu.