Maastricht University
Maastricht University, the youngest university in the Netherlands, is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Currently UM has around 11500 students and 3,000 employees. Reflecting the university’s strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of law, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology.
The Institute for Globalisation and International Regulation (IGIR) is an interdisciplinary institute at Maastricht University which has as its focus the regulatory processes and instruments used to manage the dynamic interaction between economic globalisation and core societal values.
The Faculty of Law of Maastricht University is offering:
Two Ph.D. positions in the field of International Economic Law
The Ph.D. projects will be carried out in the framework of the Institute for Globalisation and International Regulation
One Ph.D. project concerns the tension between private-sector standards reflecting consumer concerns and developing country market access under WTO law. (Vacancy Notice AT2007.210)
One Ph.D. project concerns the conflict between the liberalization of trade in services and the protection of core societal values under the General Agreement on Trade in Services. (Vacancy Notice AT2007.209) Tasks
To engage in supervised scientific research that will ultimately result in a doctoral thesis (85%); and
To lecture on subjects in the Faculty’s curriculum (15%). Requirements
Qualified jurist with excellent knowledge of international economic law; an advanced degree in this field is a definite advantage; and
Enthusiastic and determined researcher with first-rate analytical and writing skills; and Fluency in English.
Appointment
The appointment will be full time, for a period of four years and should lead to a Ph.D. thesis. The appointments will commence on 1 September 2008. The gross monthly salary will be in accordance with University regulations for academic personnel, and will range from € 1.956,- in the first year up to a maximum of € 2.502,- in the last year.
Application and selection process
Candidates must submit a written application before 15 January 2008, accompanied by a detailed CV, an academic transcript indicating grades obtained, a letter of motivation and the contact details of three referees, at least two of whom are familiar with the candidate’s academic abilities. Candidates should indicate (and motivate) their preference for one of two topics identified above. Applications must be sent preferably by e-mail (pzfdrvacatures@facburfdr.unimaas.nl) or by mail to: Maastricht University, Faculty of Law, Personnel Department, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands.
From among the candidates, the Faculty of Law will select by 31 January 2008 the most promising and invite them to submit a detailed proposal for research on one of the topics identified above. The deadline for submission of this research proposal is 30 April 2008. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview.
More information
To obtain further information on these positions, please contact:
Prof.dr. Peter Van den Bossche,
Academic Director, Institute for Globalisation and International Regulation,
tel. +31 43 388 3233, E-mail: p.vandenbossche@ir.unimaas.nl.;
or Ms. Denise Prévost,
Academic Coordinator, Institute for Globalisation and International Regulation,
tel. + 31 43 388 2777,
E-mail: denise.prevost@IR.unimaas.nl
or visit our website at : www.igir.org.
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