Casual Research Assistant
We are looking for a Casual Research Assistant to support the Fairwork Project.
The Fairwork project, based at the Oxford Internet Institute, assesses digital labour platforms and companies in the AI supply chain against principles of fair work and strives to push for positive change in the digital economy. The project has a large established network, operating currently in 39 countries, and with over 200 researchers worldwide.
Overview of the Role
Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the post holder will act as a Research Assistant for the Fairwork project. The Research Assistant role will involve provision of research support for Fairwork.
Responsibilities/Duties
The appointed research assistant will report to Prof. Mark Graham and be able to manage research and administrative tasks independently while contributing to project planning. Key responsibilities include conducting primary and secondary research to evaluate platform companies against Fairwork principles, designing research materials, collecting and analyzing qualitative data, contacting stakeholders and performing literature reviews for publications or presentations. The role also entails contributing to research outputs, managing daily project administration, representing the research group at external events, collaborating with partners, building stakeholder relationships, and supporting the Principal Investigator with additional tasks.
