Three Ph D Students for a New Project on a Global Constitution

Faculteit/Dienst: Faculteit der Maatschappij- & Gedragswetenschappen

Opleidingsniveau: Master

Functie type: Promotieplaats

Sluitingsdatum: 20 September 2024

Vacaturenummer: 13329

• A master’s degree in international relations, development studies, international law, politics, environmental sciences, social science. Preference given to a research master’s or a master’s degree with clear research components;
• Strong interest in the topics of rule of law, governance, constitution, environment, new technologies, public and private international law;
• Knowledge of and experience with quantitative and/or qualitative research methods and data analysis;
• High degree or organisation and ability to work independently and meeting strict deadlines;
• Strong commitment to methodological rigour and scientific integrity;
• Excellent writing skills in English (any other languages are considered a plus, especially Dutch);
• Ability to carry out interdisciplinary research;
• Flexible, demonstrate attention to detail, curious, creative;
• Stress resilient.

• 1 to 3 years of previous experience;
• Previous publications of academic articles;
• Working knowledge of Dutch is considered a plus;
• Experience and willingness to collaborative research;
• Previous prizes/awards/honours;
• Good understanding of AI;
• Knowledge of database management;
• Commitment or previous engagement within the subject of climate change, social justice, development and human rights.

• A position in which initiative and input are highly valued
• An enthusiastic and warm team that is open to new colleagues
• An inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam.
• 232 holiday hours per year (based on fulltime) and extra holidays between Christmas and 1 January;
• Multiple courses to follow from our Teaching and Learning Centre;
• A complete educational program for Ph D students;
• Multiple courses on topics such as time management, handling stress and an online learning platform with 100+ different courses;
• 7 weeks birth leave (partner leave) with 100% salary;
• Partly paid parental leave;
• The possibility to set up a workplace at home;
• A pension at ABP for which Uv A pays two third part of the contribution;
• The possibility to follow courses to learn Dutch;
• Help with housing for a studio or small apartment when you’re moving from abroad.

• Prof. Joyeeta Gupta, J.Gupta@uva.nl, +31205254366

• A letter that motivates your choice for this position;
• Curriculum vitae, including your list of publications if applicable (max 2 pages);
• A research statement on how to approach the Ph D project. Solid and creative ideas will be greatly appreciated. (max 2 pages).
• A link to your Master thesis – if online available, else include an abstract + conclusion.
• A complete record of Bachelor and Master courses (including grades and explanation of grading system);
• A list of projects or publications you have worked on, with brief descriptions of your contributions, max 1 page;
• The names and contact addresses of at least two academic references (please do not include any recommendation letters).