Senior Research Fellow in Water Law and Policy - Tulane University (New Orleans, LA)

Follow this link to apply: https://jobs.tulane.edu/position/IRC28086

The William B. Wiener, Jr. Family Foundation Fellow is a Senior Research Fellow at the Tulane Institute on Water Resources Law & Policy. It is a two-year fellowship for recent law school graduates (JD or LLM) with an interest in water and environmental law.

This position begins in August 2024 and is open to those who have graduated or will graduate law school between December 2022 and May 2024.

The aim of the Fellowship is to further the Fellow’s education and career development through participation in the Institute’s programs and activities including:

• Research on topics relevant to water law and policy.
• Preparation of reports and white papers.
• Coordination and interaction with contractors and colleagues outside of the Law School in furtherance of the Institute’s programs.
• Supervision of research assistants.
• Development of at least one topical presentation for the Tulane Law School community.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• A strong interest in the legal and policy dimensions of water management and stewardship
• A demonstrated capacity for working with people from varied backgrounds and persuasions in dynamic situations.
• The ability to travel for occasional out of town meetings, conferences, or symposia
• The ability to write and speak clearly and concisely

Required Education and/or Experience
• JD or LLM within the last two years prior to the date of hire.

• A superior academic record and superior academic record and a strong interest in the legal and policy dimensions of water management and stewardship.

Preferred Qualifications
• Actual experience in the water resources field
• Bi-lingual speaking and writing skills

Compensation Information
This position is a exempt, salaried position assigned to pay grade . Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our Benefits and Pay. See our Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.

Follow this link to apply: https://jobs.tulane.edu/position/IRC28086