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 shape important legal initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in environmental law and community health through impactful research.
- Qualifications: Expertise in law or policy, 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. 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.
If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Dr Roxana Willis.
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: The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
LSE is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that prioritises diversity and equity. 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. With competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and robust training and development opportunities, LSE fosters an environment where employees can thrive and grow professionally.
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