Research Fellow in Political Philosophy or Legal Theory on the Legitimacy of International Courts

One research fellowship up to two years and three months is available at PluriCourts, a Centre for the Study of the Legitimate Roles of the Judiciary in the Global Order. The research fellow 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 best practices and models 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.

We offer

• Salary NOK 532 300, - to 691 400, -per annum depending on qualifications ( Researcher position code 1109). For researchers with documented qualifications at the level of professor, the maximum salary level may be expanded up to NOK 992 200. To be considered for this, applicants must include information in their application letter about the evaluation/s that have granted them competence at the professor level. The evaluation/s must also be uploaded as enclosures to the application;
• 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• Complete list of published and unpublished works;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.

Contact information

• Andreas Føllesdal, Professor and deputy director at PluriCourts: andreas.follesdal@jus.uio.no
• Siri Johnsen, Administrative manager of PluriCourts: siri.johnsen@jus.uio.no