University of Maastricht, the youngest university in the Netherlands, is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and approach students. Research at UM is characterized by a thematic approach and multidisciplinary, and is concentrated in the research institutes and schools.
UM has now about 11500 students and 3000 employees. Reflecting the high international profile university, a large quantity of both students and staff abroad. The university welcomes 6 faculties: the Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Economics and Management, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology.
The International Institute for Globalization and Regulation (IGIR) is an interdisciplinary institute at the University of Maastricht which to focus the regulatory process and the tools used to manage the dynamic interaction between economic globalization and fundamental social 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 scientific research under surveillance, which will eventually lead to a doctoral thesis (85%) and lectures on subjects A to the Faculty of curriculum (15%).
Requirements
Lawyer qualified with an excellent knowledge of international economic law, an advanced degree in this field is a definite advantage and enthusiastic and determined with the researcher forefront of analytical and writing skills of English proficiency.
Appointment
The appointment will be full time, for a period of four years and should lead to a doctoral thesis. The appointment will take effect on 1 September 2008. The gross monthly salary will be in accordance with the regulations of the University for academic staff, which ranged from € 1956 – in the first year, up to a maximum of € 2502, – in the last year.
Process application and selection
Applicants must submit a written request before January 15, 2008, accompanied by a detailed CV, a transcript of records indicating grades, a letter of application and details of three arbitrators, at least two of whom are familiar with the candidate `s academic abilities.
Applicants must describe (and justify) their preference for one of the two above-mentioned subjects. Applications should be sent, preferably by e-mail:
(Pzfdrvacatures@facburfdr.unimaas.nl) or by mail to:
University of Maastricht,
Faculty of Law,
Department of Personnel,
PO Box 616 6200 MD Maastricht,
The Netherlands.
Among the candidates, from the Faculty of Law will choose later on January 31, 2008, the most promising and invite them to submit a detailed proposal for a search on one of the themes mentioned above.
The deadline for the submission of this research proposal is April 30, 2008.
Candidates selected will be invited to 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 : http://www.igir.org
