The University of Antwerp is eagerly awaiting applications from outstanding students for its PhD Position in (Multi-Disciplinary) Legal Research in the Field of Migration for the academic session 2024/2025.

The studentship is open for highly motivated international candidates who need financial support to complete a PhD degree program at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB).

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is a renowned research university with a rich history and a commitment to academic excellence and societal impact. Established in 1970, VUB emerged from the Free University of Brussels, founded in 1834 by Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen, a lawyer and politician dedicated to academic freedom and independence from state and church influence.

Application Deadline: May 15, 2024

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
• Department: Brussels School of Governance, Department Instituut voor Europese Studies
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: Full-time PhD scholarship, initially for 12 months (extendable up to max. 48 months, subject to positive evaluation)
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: NA
• Nationality: Open to all nationalities
• The award can be taken in: Belgium

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the university, focusing on legal research in the field of migration.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Hold a Master’s degree in law, with some training in political and legal philosophy advised.
• Demonstrate solid legal knowledge and excellent academic performance.
• Possess a thorough understanding of relevant academic literature.
• Display flexibility, self-motivation, and perseverance.
• Fluent in English, with proficiency in other languages considered advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with experience in relevant software such as SPSS, Nvivo, Stata, and R preferred.
• Open-minded, creative, and enthusiastic about interdisciplinary research approaches.
• Must not have performed works exceeding a total period of 12 months as an assistant paid from operating resources.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply via jobs.vub.be by the deadline of 15/05/2024. Required documents include:

1. CV detailing academic qualifications, research experience, and publications.
2. A one-page motivation letter.
3. A 2000-word research proposal including the state of the art, relevance of the research topic, methodological outline combining legal research methodology with empirical methodologies, data sources, and research organization.
4. A copy of a publication (master thesis, academic report, or article).
5. Contact details (email and phone) of two referees.
6. Diploma (not applicable for VUB alumni).

Short-listed candidates will be informed in early June, with interviews expected to take place thereafter. The successful candidate can start as of 1 October or as soon as possible thereafter.

For inquiries regarding the job content, contact Kristin Henrard at [email protected] or +32 470 53 46 63.

Benefits

As well as this, you will also enjoy various other benefits:

• Extensive homeworking options, a telework allowance of 50 euros per month OR an internet fee of 20 euros per month;
• An open and informal working environment where attention is paid to work-life balance, and exceptional holiday arrangements with 35 days of leave (based on a fulltime contract), closure between Christmas and New Year and 3 extra leave days;
• Cost-free hospitalisation insurance;
• Full reimbursement of your home-to-work commute with public transport according to VUB-policy, and/or compensation if you come by bike;
• A wide selection of meals in our campus restaurants at attractive prices;
• Excellent and affordable facilities for sport and exercise, a range of discounts via Benefits@Work (in  all kinds of shops, on flights, in petrol stations, amusement parks…) and Ecocheques;
• Nursery near campus, discount on holiday camps;
• The space to form your job content and to continuously learn through our VUB learning platforms and training courses;
• And finally: great colleagues with a healthy drive.

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