University of Pretoria Centre for Human Rights Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the International Development Law 2020

Deadline: October 15, 2019

Applications are open for the University of Pretoria Centre for Human Rights Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the International Development Law 2020. The Post-Doctoral Fellows in the International Development Law Unit play two roles: Academic Advisor to the students in the LLM in Trade and Investment Law in Africa programme and Researcher in the International Development Law Unit (IDLU). The position is a full-time position (40 hours/week) and appointment is for 1 year and is renewable based on satisfactory performance.

Responsibilities

• Academic Advisor to Students in the LLM in Trade and Investment Law in Africa:
  • Manage admissions process for LLM students
  • Manage scholarship and financial support programme
  • Arrange lecturers and all related academic activities for the LLM programme
  • Arrange assignments and exams for the LLM programme
  • Provide academic advice to LLM students on their mini-dissertations and on all other academic matters relating to the LLM programme
• Researcher:
  • Work with IDLU research team on research projects in the areas of global economic governance and business and human rights
  • Work with IDLU research team organizing conferences, workshops and other activities related to IDLU research projects
  • Conduct independent research and publish in the IDLU research areas

Remuneration

• This position is funded by the National Research Foundation (NRF) and is linked to the continued funding of the SARChI Chair of International Development Law and African Economic Relations.
• Remuneration is based on NRF rules and is R200,000
• This is not a University of Pretoria position and so does not have any associated benefits (such as medical insurance, pension contribution etc.).

Eligibility

• Applicant must have completed LLD degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of international trade and investment law
• Publication record
• Fluency in English: excellent writing and speaking skills
• Experience working in a multicultural setting
• Personal commitment to human rights and development
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills;
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Confident, motivated, proactive, quick thinker and independent worker
• Proficiency in the basic Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Application

To apply, send a cover letter, writing sample and CV including three references to [email protected] on or before October 15, 2019.

For more information, visit University of Pretoria.