Junior Researcher in Political Philosophy – Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies, KU Leuven, Belgium

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.lievens@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/
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Website:
http://icts.kuleuven.be/apps/jobsite/vacatures/52952166