Thursday 28 June 2012

VACANCY: researcher on Non-discrimination

The Faculty of Law of Maastricht University is seeking to recruit an Early Stage Researcher on Non-discrimination, full and effective participation and inclusion in society within the Department of International and European Law as of 1 October 2012.

Specifications - (explanation)
Location Maastricht 6200 MD Limburg
Function typesPhD positions
Scientific fieldsLaw
Hours 38.0 hours per week
Salary € 2042 - € 2379
EducationUniversity Graduate
Job number AT2012.98
Translations
Apply for this job within 50 days

Job description

The successful applicant will carry out research to gain a deep and critical insight into the nature of the non-discrimination tool, its limits as well as possibilities, as a lever for change throughoutEurope.
The successful candidate is expected to work towards the completion of a Ph.D. that will examine and reflect on the obligation to ensure non-discrimination and equality in the UN CRPD from a comparative and theoretical perspective; examine the drafting history of Article 5 UN CRPD and related articles, and reflect on the relationship between this Article and other provisions of the Convention; and reflect on how the “balancing of interests” foreseen with regard to non-discrimination, and specifically through the “reasonable accommodation” requirement (covered party is obliged to accommodate the needs of a disabled individual unless this would amount to a disproportionate burden) is also reflected implicitly in some other provisions of the Convention, and, in particular in those provisions which require progressive implementation, such as accessibility (in line i.a. with priorities set by States Parties and the availability of resources). The candidate will reflect on whether the balancing and sharing of burdens already required with regard to reasonable accommodation can facilitate a greater understanding of how other provisions of the Convention should be implemented. The candidate will also carry out a case study on the implementation on non-discrimination and equality provisions of the CRPD in a European jurisdiction.
The successful candidate will carry out a three month internship with one of the associated partners within the DREAM Network, e.g. the European Disability Forum or Interrights, and will produce an internal research report for the internship host relating to the subject of the research. The successful applicant will participate in the Graduate School of Law Programme and in theHumanRightsResearchSchool, as well as following research training provided by the DREAM Network. Individual supervision will be provided by Profs. Lisa Waddington and Fons Coomans.

Requirements

The successful applicant will have a graduate law degree (LL.M) with a specialisation in international law / human rights. Knowledge of EU law is also desirable. Previous experience of academic research, and research relating in particular to equality and non-discrimination, as well as the UN CRPD or disability law is desirable. The successful applicant must have excellent writing and communication skills in English. Knowledge of Dutch is not required.
Applicants must meet the Marie Curie definition of an early stage researcher, meaning that they have not yet been awarded a doctorate degree andare in the first 4 years (full-time equivalent) of their research careers. This includes the period of research training, starting at the date of obtaining the degree that would formally entitle them to embark on a doctorate. Therefore, an individual who was awarded a first masters degree on or after 1 October 2008 is eligible to apply. Other potential applicants who think they may be eligible should contact dream@nuigalway.ie to confirm eligibility before applying.

Conditions of employment

Researchers will be appointed on a full-time (38 hours per week) fixed term contract for a period of two years, including a three-month internship at an organisation that is an associated partner in the DREAM Network.
The recruited researchers will be Marie Curie Fellows and will profit from all Marie Curie benefits, including travel, living, mobility and career exploratory allowances.
Monthly salary: € 2.042, gross per month in the first year, rising to € 2.379,-, gross per month in the second year.
The terms of employment of MaastrichtUniversityare set out in the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO). Furthermore, local UM provisions also apply. For more information look at the website www.maastrichtuniversity.nl / A-Z Terms of Employment.
Contract type: Temporary, fixed term for two years

Organisation

http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/
Maastricht University is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Maastricht University has around 14,500 students and 3,800 employees. Reflecting the university's strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, School of Business and Economics, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience.

Department

Faculty of Law
The Faculty of Law contains six departments:Private Law (Civil Law, Company and Business Law), Public Law (Constitutional, Administrative and Social Law), International and European Law, Criminal Law and Criminology, Foundations and Methods of Law and Tax Law. Research is conducted within the inter-faculty research schools Ius Commune and Human Rights and in the faculty research institutes, one of them being the Maastricht Graduate School of Law.
The Maastricht Graduate School of Law offers PhD researchers and talented students research-, supervision- and education-facilities.
PhD researchers join the faculty department in the field linked to the theme of their research proposal.

Additional information

Applications should be submitted on the appropriate form and include:
- motivation letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- certified transcripts of results of Masters’ degree in law
- two recent reference letters sent directly by the referees via email to Pzfdrvacatures@maastrichtuniversity.nl and lisa.waddington@maastrichtuniversity.nl.
- all non-native English speakers must have passed the academic IELTS (minimum score: 7.5) or TOEFL internet-based (minimum score: 113) tests
- in addition, all applicants must submit a first draft of a research proposal for the Ph.D. they are applying for as outlined in this job announcement. The proposal must be submitted on the form attached to this announcement. The successful applicants are expected to refine the research proposal, in consultation with their future academic supervisors at Maastricht University, prior to taking up their positions.
Formal applications should be sent to Maastricht University at Pzfdrvacatures@maastrichtuniversity.nl. Any personal information or evidence submitted may be shared with members of the DREAM Supervisory Board as well as with Maastricht University.
Closing date: Friday 17 August 2012
Interviews will be scheduled for end August in Maastricht and may be held via skype or in person. The successful applicant is expected to commence employment on or around 1 October 2012.
Final decisions regarding appointment will be taken by Maastricht University, in consultation with the DREAM Supervisory Board.
DREAM Network partners including Maastricht University welcome and encourage applications from qualified individuals with a disability and women.

Attachment

job announcement
application form
More information about employer Maastricht University (UM) on AcademicTransfer. Direct link to this job opening: www.academictransfer.com/14667

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