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Job Announcement PhD Positions in Philosophy of International Law Centre for Philosophy of Law, Radboud University Nijmegen Nijmegen (The Netherlands) __________________________________________________ Job description The Centre for Philosophy of Law at Radboud University Nijmegen is offering two PhD positions. The successful candidate will participate in the NWO financed Vidi project entitled 'Cosmopolitanism in a world of interconnected threats and challenges. From a world of states to a world state?' and will write a dissertation on one of the following two themes: - 'Democratic representation within a globalized world' The primary focus of the dissertation will be the scope of democratic communities. - 'World peace through world law' The primary focus of the dissertation will be Hans Kelsens theory of international law. A limited teaching requirement exists for this position, and the candidate will also be expected to do some editing work. Requirements Candidates for the PhD student position should preferably have a Masters degree in both Philosophy and Law. They are expected to have a strong interest in legal philosophy and hold qualifications for scientific research. They should also have excellent analytical and writing skills Organization Strategically located in Europe, Radboud University Nijmegen is one of the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. A place with a personal touch, where top-flight education and research take place on a beautiful green campus in modern buildings with state-of-art facilities. The Centre for Philosophy of Law currently comprises four senior staff members and two PhD students. The Centres research is focused on the ethical foundations of law and is embedded in the broader framework of the Centre for State and Law (STeR) of the Faculty of Law of Radboud University Nijmegen. Conditions of employment Salaryscale 10. Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2.330 Employment basis: Temporary for specified period Duration of the contract: 4 years Maximum hours per week: 40 The candidate will be appointed as a PhD student (1.0 FTE) for a period of four years. The candidates performance will be evaluated after 18 months. If the evaluation is positive, the contract will be extended by 2.5 years. Additional Information Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from: Dr. R. Tinnevelt, associate professor Telephone number: 0031-(0)243615539 E-mail address: [email protected] Prof. Dr. Th. Mertens, professor Telephone number: 0031-(0)243615705 E-mail address: [email protected] Application You can apply for this job before 30-09-2008 by sending your application to: Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen Dienst P&O, PMO Postbus 7005 6503 GM NIJMEGEN The Netherlands E-mail address: [email protected] When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number 22.15.08 ('Democratic representation') or 22.13.08 ('World peace'). URL: Democratic representation within a globalized world: http://www.academictransfer.org/00345-440 World peace through world law: http://www.academictransfer.org/00345-441 __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org
