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Call for Applications Type: Junior Researcher in Political Philosophy Institution: Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies, KU Leuven Location: Leuven (Belgium) Date: from October 2014 Deadline: 16.6.2014 __________________________________________________ For its research programme on Global Governance and Democratic Government the Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies is currently recruiting a researcher with specific expertise in political philosophy. The successful candidate will work closely together with a team of researchers coming from different disciplinary backgrounds. The project investigates the democratisation of global governance, with a specific focus on issues of democratic representation, global institutions and the provision of global public goods. The Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies, an interdisciplinary research centre of excellence of the Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Leuven (KU Leuven), initiates and encourages research initiatives in relation to globalization, global governance processes and multilateralism. The Centre hosts 30 full-time researchers and has a network of 70 senior and junior members throughout the University. Project a. You conduct doctoral research in political philosophy under the supervision of one of the philosophy professors who are involved in the project and who are members of the KU Leuven political philosophy reseach group, Research in Political Philosophy Leuven (RIPPLE). b. You are part of an ambitious, interdisciplinary research project studying the democratisation of global governance. c. You contribute to the current and future research activities of the Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies. d. You will be part of an exciting new and dynamic interdisciplinary research Centre near Brussels which brings together young academic talent from across the globe. Profile a. You obtained a master in philosophy at a leading University with excellent results; you have a clear and demonstrable interest in political philosophy or political theory. b. You have demonstrable experience in global governance, globalisation, and/or democratic theory (through an additional degree, publications, master thesis, practical experience etc). c. You have excellent knowledge of English and preferably also French and German (English writing samples may be requested), as well as good presentation skills. d. You are able to organize your own research activities while working as part of an interdisciplinary research team; you are able to handle various tasks at the same time while keeping strict deadlines. e. You are able to efficiently use the most important Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Offer We offer an employment as full-time researcher starting in October 2014 for 1 year, renewable up to four years. Interested? Candidates are invited to apply online. We ask you to add a motivation letter which specifically responds to the vacancy, and to include the coordinates of two references. Deadline for applications: 16 June 2014. Interviews with selected candidates will be conducted on 2 July 2014. For more information please contact Matthias Lievens: matthias.liev...@ggs.kuleuven.be You can apply for this job no later than June 16, 2014 here: https://webwsp.aps.kuleuven.be/sap%28bD1ubCZjPTIwMCZkPW1pbg==%29/public/bsp/sap/z_sollicitat/main.htm?vacnr=52954387&taal=E&type=AP Website: http://icts.kuleuven.be/apps/jobsite/vacatures/52952166 __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org __________________________________________________
