Fixed-term contract: 48 months.
The University of Groningen offers a starting gross salary from € 2,222 per month (for a full-time appointment) and will raise every 12 months to a maximum of € 2,840 based on the PhD salary scale of the Collective Labour Agreement (cao) for Dutch Universities. Favorable tax agreements may apply to non-Dutch applicants.
The total duration of the PhD trajectory is four years (48 months). The candidate will initially be appointed for a probationary period of 18 months. After one year, a formal performance evaluation will take place. If the performance evaluation is positive, the contract will be extended for the remaining period of 30 months.
The PhD student will participate in the Faculty training programme for PhD students. The Groningen Graduate School of Law (
https://www.rug.nl/research/gradschool-law/) (GGSL) organises the training programmes for PhD researchers and research master students in the Faculty of Law. The Faculty offers the opportunity to attend international conferences and to participate in workshops and seminars.
The starting date of the position is 1 October 2018, or as soon as possible thereafter. For more information on the project, please contact Prof Sofia Ranchordas.
Apply
You may apply for this position until 31 May 23.59h / before 1 June 2018 Dutch Local time by means of the application form (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website).
Your application must include:
• a motivation letter (letter of motivation attachment)
• research proposal (max. 2,000 words including references) (extra attachment)
• curriculum vitae (CV attachment)
• a list of grades from your Master’s degree (and list of publications if applicable) (extra attachment 2)
• the names and contact details of two referees, who will be contacted after the interview stage (extra attachment 3).
Promising candidates will be asked to provide a sample of writing and invited for an interview which will take place in June 2018. It will also be possible to interview remotely.
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