The Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies of K.U. Leuven is seeking to recruit:

Doctoral Researcher Political Economy – Global Economic Governance

The Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies, a K.U. Leuven Centre of Excellence, hosts a 7-year research programme on ‘Global Governance and Democratic Government’ (2010-2017). This research programme aims at the construction of a new paradigm for democratic global governance.

Your opportunities

• You are part of an interdisciplinary group of scholars conducting research on ‘Global Governance and Democratic Government’
• You conduct doctoral research – as part of the research programme on ‘Global Governance and Democratic Government’ – in the area of political economy and/or international law
• You specialize in global economic governance, with emphasis on the functioning and legitimacy of G20 and the World Trade Organization
• You publish and hold presentations on the topic of global economic governance
• Within a four-year time span, your academic research will result in the submission and defense of a PhD-dissertation

Your profile

• You obtained a Master Degree in Political Economy, with a clear interest (and if possible demonstrable expertise) in international and European economic governance
• You have excellent command of English. Knowledge of Dutch and French are a plus.
• Foreign experience and knowledge – preferably an additional degree – of international law are a plus
• During your studies you obtained excellent results from a leading University. Preferably, you graduated with great distinction (magna cum laude)
• You are open to interdisciplinary research
• You are able to work in a research team involving junior and senior colleagues and can organize your own activities
• You are able to handle stress and deadlines and are familiar with multi-tasking
• You have excellent reporting, writing and presentation skills

Our offer

• We offer an employment as full-time doctoral researcher starting on 01/11/2010 for 1 year, renewable up to 4 years.

Interested?

Please visit www.kuleuven.be/vacatures and apply online. Applications (including cover letter, CV, and the names of two referees whom we may approach prior to appointment) must be received no later than 31 August 2010. K.U. Leuven carries out an equal opportunity and diversity policy.

For more information about the job description, please contact Dr. Steven Sterkx (steven.sterkx@ggs.kuleuven.be; ++32.16.32.53.66).

For more information about the Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies, please visit www.globalgovernancestudies.eu

Source:

http://www.ghum.kuleuven.be/ggs/nieuw/vacancies/doctoralresearcher_global_economic_governance.pdf