Job description

Up to two 2 year postdoctoral fellowships are available at PluriCourts, a Centre for the Study of the Legitimate Roles of the Judiciary in the Global Order.The postdoctoral researchers will study international courts and tribunals (ICs) concerning one or more of the research topics addressed by PluriCourts: the multidimensional legitimacy standards which include multilevel separation of authority, independence and accountability, performance and comparative advantages. PluriCourts also aims to identify to establish, improve or abolish ICs. For important detailed information about the research agenda and PluriCourts, visit PluriCourts' research plan.

The research will apply methodology from the fields of philosophy, political theory and/or legal theory, with a slight preference for applicants in political philosophy or political theory.

About PluriCourts

PluriCourts is a Centre of Excellence funded by the Research Council of Norway. The multidisciplinary Centre is based at the Faculty of Law, Department of Public and International Law of the University of Oslo. Co-Directors of the Centre are Andreas Føllesdal (professor in political philosophy) and Geir Ulfstein (professor in international law).

The primary research objective of PluriCourts is to analyze and assess the legitimate present and future roles of ICs. More information at the PluriCourts web site.

Qualification and Personal skills

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree (PhD) in law, philosophy or political theory/political science.
• To be eligible, the applicant must have submitted his/her doctoral dissertation for evaluation by the closing date. The doctoral degree must have been received prior to taking up the position.
• Proficiency in English is required. Applicants who are not native speakers of English must document their proficiency in English.
• In addition to the academic qualifications of the applicants, assessment will be based on the quality of the project description, how it contributes to PluriCourts’ research plan, and the assumed academic and personal ability on the part of the candidates to complete the project within the given time frame, as evidenced by the application.
• The successful candidate is expected to live and work in Oslo during the project period and participate in common activities at the Centre, such as book editing, writing grant applications, lecturing at seminars, etc.

The short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview at the University of Oslo or we will arrange for an interview on Skype.

We offer

• Salary from NOK 552 800 to 615 900 pr.nnum as Postdoctoral Fellow (position code 1352)
• An academically stimulating working environment
• Travel funds
• Attractive welfare arrangements

Submissions

• Letter of application
• Project proposal (maximum 3 pages) which shows how the project will contribute to PluriCourts' research plan and a time schedule for the planned work.
• CV in English (maximum 2 pages) summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and any other qualifying activity.
• 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. 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 coauthor declaration All documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language, unless other agreements has been made with the Faculty of Law.
• Copies of grades and transcripts. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their university's grading system
• Names and contact details for at least two references.
• All materials should be delivered electronically.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Oslo.

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Fellow period at the University of Oslo.

According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact information

• Professor Andreas Føllesdal
• Siri Johnsen, Administrative manager of PluriCourts

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