Company Description: The Human Rights Institute, University of Isfahan (HRIUI) is an independent academic and research institute focused on global human rights and international justice. Working within an interdisciplinary framework, HRIUI produces evidence-based research to inform policy debates and academic discussions. The Institute conducts in-depth studies, publishes analytical reports, produces educational multimedia content, and hosts expert dialogues on topics such as human rights protection, international humanitarian law, migration and asylum, self-determination, decolonization, and global justice. Through collaboration with scholars and institutions worldwide, HRIUI bridges rigorous scholarship with practical policy analysis while maintaining academic independence, methodological rigor, and neutrality. Its work supports human-rights-centered approaches at national, regional, and international levels. Role Description: The Researcher will conduct structured desk research on human rights and international justice topics, including legal, political, and policy developments at regional and global levels. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing academic literature and primary sources, drafting research notes and reports, preparing briefs for policy and advocacy use, and contributing to content outlines for educational materials and online publications. The Researcher will collaborate with other team members to refine research questions, ensure methodological rigor, and participate in virtual meetings and scholarly exchanges. This is a part-time remote role, requiring consistent availability for online collaboration and timely delivery of research outputs. Qualifications: Strong research and analytical skills, including experience with academic literature review, qualitative or legal research methods, and source evaluation. Demonstrated knowledge of human rights law, international humanitarian law, or related fields such as migration, asylum, global justice, or international relations. Excellent written communication skills in English, with the ability to draft clear reports, briefs, and academic-style texts. Ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Familiarity with digital tools for research (e.g., academic databases, citation managers) and online collaboration platforms. Advanced degree or current enrollment in a graduate program in law, political science, international relations, human rights, or a related discipline is highly desirable. Prior experience in human rights research, policy analysis, or academic publishing is an asset. Commitment to neutrality, methodological rigor, and ethical standards in research, including sensitivity to diverse regional and cultural perspectives.