Overview
The University of Amsterdam's Amsterdam Law School is hiring a postdoctoral researcher to study how strategic climate litigation interacts with democratic processes in Europe.
Complete research opportunity details
The appointment is for one year with possible extension for another year after favorable evaluation, 38 hours/week, combining 0.8 FTE research with 0.2 FTE teaching. Research spans four national jurisdictions plus EU and European Court of Human Rights contexts.
Eligibility requirements
A PhD and relevant academic research/writing experience in English; interest in contextual and interdisciplinary approaches to law. Teaching experience is advantageous, and knowledge of Dutch, French or German is beneficial.
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