At a Glance
- Tasks: Research toxic waste regulation and its health impacts while developing a new Waste Law Clinic.
- Company: LSE Law School, committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension scheme, and excellent training opportunities.
- Other info: Part-time role with flexible hours and a chance to make a real difference.
- Why this job: Shape impactful research and policy in environmental law while collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Expertise in law or related fields, strong research skills, and project management experience.
The predicted salary is between 43277 - 43277 £ per year.
LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university. Salary is competitive and not less than £43,277 per annum inclusive of London allowance (pro rata). This is a fixed term appointment for 24 months and is part time for 17.5 hours per week.
The LSE Law School is recruiting a Research Officer to help build a new research team investigating the regulation of toxic waste in England and Wales and its potential health impacts, with opportunities to shape the research programme and develop policy outputs. A key responsibility is to co-develop a new Waste Law Clinic as part of LSE’s Legal Advice Centre programme.
Main duties and responsibilities of the post:
- Research the regulation of toxic waste in the UK and potential health impacts, drawing on desk research and stakeholder-led empirical research, to produce outputs in the form of policy briefs and reports.
- Coordinate the development of a new Waste Law Clinic, in collaboration with mentee student volunteers and community activists.
Candidates should have:
- Expertise and research interests in law, policy, or a closely related discipline.
- Ability to conduct high-quality desk research and translate complex regulatory information into clear written outputs.
- Experience and ability to develop networks beyond the academy and form relationships with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
- Project management experience, which might include experience planning workstreams and coordinating stakeholders.
We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities. For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification. The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 5th July 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
Research Officer in Environmental Law (toxic waste regulation) in London employer: LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
LSE is an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary and a commitment to diversity and inclusion within its vibrant academic community. As a Research Officer in Environmental Law, you will have the unique opportunity to shape impactful research on toxic waste regulation while collaborating with students and community activists, all within the dynamic environment of London. With generous annual leave, an occupational pension scheme, and excellent training and development opportunities, LSE fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and meaningful contributions to society.
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LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE Recruitment Team
