For more information and the application form, please have a look
at
www.ies.be/phdcall2010
The Institute for European Studies (IES) at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel
(VUB) calls for applications for two positions of full-time doctoral
researchers for two new research projects. Final year students, young
researchers and other prospective PhD candidates are herewith invited to submit
project proposals in the areas of Law of the Sea and Human Rights
(environmental law) and International Trade and Foreign Direct Investment
(economics) as they relate to European Studies.
Research projects need to be in line with the IES research strategy that
focuses on the EU as an international actor.
The successful candidates will have an MA degree with good study results. They
will be fluent in English and have a thorough knowledge of European policy, law
and/or economics. They will be selected on the basis of the quality of the
project proposal and on the basis of their expertise and qualifications.
Candidates will need to fill in and send the forms that are available from
www.ies.be (either in MSWord format, or in PDF format) and send a full CV, a
list of publications, a detailed outline (max. 10 pages!) describing the
research project, at least one letter of reference and a copy of their most
recent diploma.
The IES requires that at least one (co)promoter of the project be from the VUB.
The IES may assist successful candidates in finding a suitable (co-)promoter at
the VUB. Co-promotership from other Belgian or foreign universities is
encouraged. Successful candidates are expected to base themselves in Brussels
and work at the IES. Office space and equipment will be provided along with a
budget for travelling and other research-related expenses.
The deadline for applications is: 11 June 2010 (for posts to be taken up as of
1 October or as early as possible thereafter).
The successful candidates will receive a research grant for one year
(extendable to 4 years). Prolongation of the contract is subject to the
agreement of the doctoral committee. Remuneration is at the level of a full
time research assistant at a Flemish university (i.e. approx. € 1.600,00 net
per month) and includes contributions for social security / insurance.
Secondary employment is not allowed.
Application forms need to be addressed to:
Institute for European Studies
The Academic Director
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Pleinlaan 2
B-1050 Brussels (Belgium)
or can be sent by email to:
[email protected]
Prof. Dr. Sebastian Oberthür
Academic Director
Institute for European Studies
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
OFFICE: MAIL:
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