The Institute for European Studies at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel is hiring a researcher who is expected to work on issues of international and European climate law and policy. Financing of the post is ensured through external funding for two years (pending final project approval). A prolongation is possible depending on successful acquisition of further external projects in the subject area. The researcher will work under the supervision of IES Academic Director Prof. Dr. Sebastian Oberthür. Tasks will include:
* Research on an international climate change agreement under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (2015 Agreement) in the context of externally funded projects (especially regarding the codification of ideas and concepts in legal text); * Research on other aspects of international and European climate policy and law; * Assistance in related teaching and training activities; * Assistance in the preparation of relevant project tenders. Requirements: * A master in law (or in political science/social sciences with a strong background in international law). * Familiarity with/knowledge of international (and European) climate law. * Fluency in both written and spoken English (knowledge of other European languages is an asset). * Pursuing a PhD is possible but not a strict requirement. * Familiarity with European and other funding schemes is an asset. * Ability to operate successfully in a multi-cultural environment. We seek to maintain/improve the gender balance among our research staff. There are no nationality requirements. To apply, please go to: http://vub.talentfinder.be/en/vacature/5825/ies-2013-011--associate-academic-staff--doctoral-researcher--100--research-cluster-on-environment-and-sustainable-development/ Deadline for applications is 7 September 2013. Prof. Dr. Sebastian Oberthür Academic Director Institute for European Studies Vrije Universiteit Brussel OFFICE: MAIL: Pleinlaan 5 Pleinlaan 2 1050 Brussels 1050 Brussels Mobile: +32-477-841654 F: +32-2-6148010 Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> WWW: www.ies.be<http://www.ies.be> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "gep-ed" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
