Call for more student involvement and research

 Four Student Research Positions open

Deadline for applications: Friday 18 September 2020

Background – New Research Activities and Launch of Annual Journal at University La Sagesse

The University La Sagesse (ULS) is one of the most important universities teaching law in Lebanon. In the Faculty of Law students learn the fundamental principles to work as lawyers, judges, or other law-related professions. One of the key skills required for law-related professions is the structured formulation of own ideas.

The overall aim of this project is to foster more research at ULS and to involve at the same time its students.  A small group of four excellent students will be involved in research activities in the academic year 2020-2021. Depending on the already developed skills, students will either support preparatory works or be involved further in drafting and publication activities. Through these tasks, the students will acquire  the necessary tools and skills (such as research, presentation, teaching, and publication techniques) for the formulation of their own ideas.

Specific annual topics will guide the research work. The findings of the research will be presented at annual colloquiums and roundtables. The findings will also be published in a new annual journal of the University. Students’ names will be mentioned in the publication, depending on their contribution as author or co-author.

Job description of Student Research Positions

Duties

Under the supervision of a regular faculty member conducting the research project, the Student Researcher is responsible for assisting the faculty member in a variety of non-administrative tasks which may include:

• Researching and collecting data, library research, structured interviews or other project specific methodology.
• Interpreting, synthesizing and analyzing data.
• Writing and editing materials for publication and presentation.
• Supporting the organization of roundtables/colloquium and publications projects.
• Meeting with faculty supervisor on regular basis to maintain ongoing communication regarding the research work.
• Performing other related duties as required.

Qualifications: Education/Experience

• The Student Research Position is envisioned for undergraduate and graduate students of the Faculty of Law or Faculty of Political Science of ULS.
• Current enrolment in the undergraduate or graduate studies programs at ULS is mandatory (law programme or political science programme).
• Students should be in its third or fourth year of studies.
• Students in its second year might be accepted if their academic performance is exceeding.

Skills/Abilities

• Subject knowledge and oral/written communication skills to discuss and document research progress.
• Ability to work independently, accurately and to problem solve technical and methodological issues that arise during the course of the research.
• Ability to apply sound research techniques, methodology and logical critical analysis.
• Strong organization and interpersonal skills.

Rewards

• The research project is intended to provide the opportunity to learn proper research procedures and techniques.
• The Student Research Position will give the student the extraordinary opportunity to have a first publication in his/her CV and first experience as panelist at a roundtable/colloquium organized by the ULS.
• The Research Position is unpaid.

Number of positions available

• 4 Student Research Positions are available for the academic Year 2020-2021

Deadline for application

• Deadline for all application is Friday 18 September 2020.
• Applications to be send to: julia.herzog-schmidt@prof.uls.edu.lb.
• In case of questions regarding the positions, please contact Julia Herzog-Schmidt under julia.herzog-schmidt@prof.uls.edu.lb

Time schedule for academic year 2020-2021