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Research Assistant - POSTGRADUATE WAYNE LAW KEITH CENTER FELLOW

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedResearch Assistant - POSTGRADUATE WAYNE LAW KEITH CENTER FELLOWat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Wayne State University Law School’s Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights (“Wayne Law”) is seeking applications from Class of 2025 graduates of an ABA Counsel-accredited law school for a one calendar year Post-Graduate Research Assistant Fellowship.

The fellowship offers an opportunity for a recent law school graduate to gain experience working with the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights.

The fellow will work closely with the Director of the Keith Center and the Director of the Detroit Equity Action Lab (DEAL) and report directly to Professor Peter Hammer. The fellow will assist with Center operations, engage in research and writing, as well as program development and implementation. In particular, the fellow will assist in research and content development of the Center’s new Detroit Democracy Project on the eve of the 2026 elections. The fellow may also assist with special events and activities.

Qualifications:

The candidate will start on or before March 9, 2026; the fellowship will last at least one calendar year from the candidate’s start date. Applicants are required to submit (1) a letter of interest describing the candidate’s interest in the fellowship position, (2) a resume, (3) a law school transcript, and (4) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.

For additional information, contact: Peter Hammer, Director of the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights, Professor of Law, at [email protected].

School/College/Division:

H07 - Law School

Primary department:

H0701 - Deans Office Law School

Employment type:

+ Regular Employee

+ Job type: Full Time

+ Job category: Research

Funding/salary information:

+ Compensation type: Annual Salary

+ Salary hire maximum: $47,250

Working conditions:

Depending on the placement the fellowship may be fully remote, hybrid, or fully in-person. The fellowship is a 37.5 hour a week position.

Job openings:

+ Number of openings: 1

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.