Postdoctoral Researcher, International Environmental Law

May 12, 2014 | PluriCourts, Faculty of Law, University of Oslo

A position as postdoctoral researcher (duration 2 years) is available at PluriCourts, Centre for the Study of the Legitimate Roles of the Judiciary in the Global Order, a Centre of Excellence at the Faculty of Law, University of Oslo.The postdoctoral research on international environmental law will look particularly at jurisdictional and procedural requirements of international courts and tribunals when dealing with environmental disputes, as well as analyzing the role of substantive international and national environmental law in resolving such disputes. The project might further explore the interaction with international administrative organs and non-compliance mechanisms.About PluriCourtsPluriCourts is a Centre of Excellence funded by the Research Council of Norway. The Centre is based at the Faculty of Law, Department of Public and International Law of the University of Oslo. Director of the Centre is Andreas Føllesdal (professor in political theory) and Deputy Director Geir Ulfstein (professor in international law).The primary research objective of PluriCourts is to analyze and assess the legitimate present and future roles of international courts and tribunals (ICs). To address these questions, PluriCourts focuses on five sectors of international law: human rights, trade, criminal law, investment and environmental law.For important detailed information about the research agenda and PluriCourts, visit PluriCourts' research plan.Qualifications and Personal Skills

• Applicants must hold a Norwegian master degree in law or the equivalent and a doctoral degree (PhD) in law, or a Norwegian master degree in political science or the equivalent and a a doctoral degree (PhD) in political science.
• Proficiency in English is required for non-native English speakers, as the work will be conducted in English. Applicants who are not native speakers of English must document their proficiency in English.
• The successful candidate is expected to participate in common activities at the Centre, such as book -editing, writing grant applications, lecturing at seminars among others.
• In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the quality of the project description and on the assumed academic and personal ability on the part of the candidates to complete the project within the given time frame. Short-listed applicants may be called for an interview at the University of Oslo.

 We offer

• Salary based on salary level 57-65 (473 400 - 548 700 NOK)
• An academically stimulating working environment
• Favorable pension arrangement
• Attractive welfare arrangements

• A letter of application
• A project proposal (maximum 3 pages) which shows how the project will contribute to PluriCourts' research plan and a time schedule for the planned work.
• A complete list of published and unpublished works. If a co-authored work is included, the applicant's role must be made clear.
• Copies of educational certificates and diplomas, grades and transcripts. Foreign diplomas must be provided in the original language as well as in an English translation. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their university grading system.
• The PhD dissertation or equivalent academic material and up to 50 pages of other published works if the applicant regards these as relevant. If the publications are written by more than one author, the applicant’s role must be documented with a co-author declaration. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language, if no other agreements has been made by the Faculty of Law.
• Names and contact details for at least two references.