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Senior Associate - ONeill Institute for National and Global Health Law
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Position Number: 5838560
Location: Washington, DC
Position Type: Health - Public and Environmental Health

Senior Associate - ONeill Institute for National and Global Health Law

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

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. Housed at Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., the O'Neill Institute draws upon Georgetown's considerable intellectual resources, including the School of Nursing and Health Studies, the School of Medicine, the McCourt School of Public Policy, and the Kennedy Institute of Ethics.

The Senior Associate will work on projects and/or academic research projects and explore new policy areas. Work includes 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 case, this work will result in joint publication. Duties include but are not limited to:

Work 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, etc.).
Provide some supervision of Research Assistants (RAs) and student research on relevant topics, with projects involving legal and policy writing and presentations, as well as participation in related conferences and events.
Support O'Neill Institute/ Global Health Law LL.M. courses to expand opportunities for experiential learning. cultivating and helping manage relationships with external clients to help define and support student papers and evaluate work.
Work in support of the course development and execution, managing event attendance, fundraising support, and networking.
Manage legal and policy writing/research, academic support, and institute support and travel.

Work Interactions

The Senior Associate will report to the Director. Externally, they communicate with partners and funders as necessary for assigned projects. Internally, the incumbent communicates with other institutes, clinics, and professors as needed to obtain information relevant to research projects.

Requirements and Qualifications

JD required
Five to seven years of health law and/or health policy experience required, 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 with the ability to operate professionally and maturely in interactions with academic and other stakeholders
Ability to work well as part of a small team and supervise student work in a professional manner
Exceptional academic credentials, including publications preferred

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid 3 Days. 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.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$66,783.00 - $126,720.23

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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EEO Statement:

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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 Department of Human Resources website.

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