The International Development Law Unit at the Centre for Human Rights (CHR) University of Pretoria, is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow,

Application Deadline: 15th October 2019.

To be Taken at (Country): Pretoria, South Africa

About the Award: Post-Doctoral Fellows in the International Development Law Unit play two roles: (1) Academic Advisor to the students in the LLM in Trade and Investment Law in Africa programme (2) Researcher in the International Development Law Unit (IDLU)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. 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

2. 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

Type: Post-Doctorate

Eligibility:

• 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)

Number of Awards: 1

Value of Award:

• 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 000.00
• This is not a University of Pretoria position and so does not have any associated benefits (such as medical insurance, pension contribution etc.).

Duration of Award:

• Position is a full-time position (40 hours/week)
• Appointment is for 1 year and is renewable based on satisfactory performance

How to Apply: Send a cover letter, writing sample and CV including three references to [email protected] on or before 15 October 2019.

• GOODLUCK

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