Job Description
Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale! Overview Reporting to Professor Daniel Markovits, the Research Assistant(s) will conduct fact-finding research into a possible claim that the Private Law Clinic may consider bringing forth. The Research Assistant(s) will conduct interviews, gather data from public sources to compile a database of instances of certain events, and summarizing scientific literature. Required Skills and Abilities Experience conducting internet research through academic and classical search engines. Experience constructing databases. Experience conducting eye-witness interviews. Experience summarizing scientific papers. Preferred Skills and Abilities Job Description Complete assignments, as requested. Required Education and Experience Will vary depending on the specific title of the position. Some undergraduate/graduate positions may specify a student of a specific degree program, field of study, etc. Required License(s) or Certification(s) Will vary depending on the specific title of the position. Physical Requirements Physical Requirements: Job Posting Date 04/23/2026 Job Category Temporary/Casual Bargaining Unit NON Compensation Grade No Grade Compensation Grade Profile Hourly Hourly Range Time Type Full time Duration Type Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term) Work Model Hybrid Background Check Requirements All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website. Health Requirements Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy. Posting Disclaimer The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department. The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran. Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA). Note Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.