PhD Studentship in Climate Law at University of Hasselt, 2012 Belgium

Task description The candidate performs a PhD research within the Centre for Government and Law (CORe) of the Law Faculty. The goal is to research the evolutions in the principles of free consent and state responsibility in international climate law. The research and the results should lead to a PhD. The candidate makes also sure that he/she presents the research at national and international scientific meetings and that he/she publishes articles in peer reviewed scientific journals. The candidate may have a limited teaching task.

Profile The candidate has research interest; Good knowledge of English;

Diploma Master of Law (or equivalent). Final-year students are (likewise) encouraged to apply.

Employment Appointment for a period of 2 x 2 years (with evaluation after 2 years).

Further information Content job responsibilities:    Prof. dr. Bernard VANHEUSDEN, +32-11-268765, bernard.vanheusden@uhasselt.be Content terms of employment and selection procedure:    jobs@uhasselt.be, +32-11-268080

Application Applicants must use the official application forms which can be downloaded here http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.doc. Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be. Please add a copy of your diploma, a list of courses and your results per course. Without these we cannot evaluate your application. The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than 05 February 2012.

Selection procedure Preselection on the basis of CV. Interview with the selected candidates.

Further Scholarship Information and Application