The Sexual Violence & Accountability Project at the Human Rights Center seeks a graduate student researcher (GSR) for the 2012 spring semester. The position is open to 2L and 3L students at Berkeley School of Law.

The Sexual Violence & Accountability Project works to improve access to justice, protection, and support for those fearing or fleeing sexual and gender-based violence through evidence-based research that informs policy and programming. We analyze legislation, investigative and prosecutorial practices, and judicial outcomes; we also assess the importance of psychosocial support and witness protection or community intervention. In addition to studying individual capacities in health, legal, forensic, judicial, and community sectors, we look at ways the linkages between them can be strengthened for the benefit of the survivor.

Responsibilities of the GSR will be focused on assisting the Project Director develop research and case study preparations for the Project’s work on accountability for sexual and gender-based violence, in and out of armed conflict. Specifically, the GSR will research aspects of accountability generally as well as within the context of specific countries of interest. This will entail drafting of research memos, development of HRC’s subject-area library, and assisting with fieldwork preparations. (Depending on the availability of funds and time, international fieldwork may also be an option during the summer.)

The GSR should be available from late January 2012 until late April 2012, with possibility of extension into the summer. The time commitment required is 8-10 hours per week. The rate of pay is $15.99 / hour.

To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume, 10-15 page writing sample, and 2 references to Project Director Kim Thuy Seelinger at ktseelinger@berkeley.edu. Applications accepted on a rolling basis, with selection to be concluded before January 16, 2012.

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