VACANCIES (POSTDOC): MSCA Cofund Interdisciplinary Research In Societal challenges (ULB/VUB) [Launch 1 MAR 2026]

 

VUB and ULB have obtained an MSCA postdoctoral programme cofunded under Horizon Europe. 24 international postdocs will be hired at the ULB, 12 at the VUB.

Description:

The programme period will take place between 2025 and 2030 and will open two calls, each offering 18 positions open to all fields of research, according to a bottom-up approach. During the fellowship, IRIS postdocs will benefit from an environment that fosters academic growth and well-being. Fellows will engage in optional secondments and short visits, take part in the IRIS management committee, and have 30 months to fully carry out their interdisciplinary research projects. IRIS’s research programme hinges on two themes: interdisciplinarity and the six societal challenges of the Brussels-Capital Region (BCR). IRIS fellows' research projects will exemplify solutions in the applied context of the BCR but are intrinsically linked to ubiquitous European needs, thereby preparing the participating researchers European-wide career options.

A second call will be opened on 1 March 2026. 

More information here.

JOB: Postdoc position in history of canon law (Poznan: Adam Mickiewicz University, DEADLINE: 25 April 2025)

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The Faculty of Law and Administration in the Department of Roman Law, Legal Traditions and Cultural Hertiage Law is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the project: EXTRA: The Decretals, early modern science of canon law and legal commentaries today.

The project aims at the examination of the methods and development of the early modern science of canon law through the study of the most relevant legal commentaries of the time. For ages thick volumes of commentaries to statutes have been the most typical output of scientific endeavours of legal scholars in Europe. The universality of this practice allows us to study its nature in the past and relate the conclusions also to contemporary issues which in many ways resemble the past challenges. EXTRA will contribute to the overall understanding of the legal developments in the early modern Europe and the functions of commentary for legal discourse. Moreover, the conceptualizations developed to approach the early modern science of canon law will serve as the framework for addressing the current challenges of legal writing such as legal data overload or the impact of technological revolutions on law. The other broadly discussed issue today is the very nature of legal commentary and its ‘scientific’ character and EXTRA will contribute to this topic as well.

The textual basis for the research is commentaries to the Decretals (so called Liber extra, hence the project acronym) written by canonists c.1450-1650 which were usually several-hundred-pages-long multi-volume works in Latin. In the early modern period the Decretals were still the pivotal legal text handled within canon law science and canon law still formed a relevant part of the universal legal system of European ius commune. Therefore commentaria were a vehicle for addressing all currently relevant legal issues in Europe and were a tool for updating old laws to the new times. During the preliminary research there were listed sixteen works fulfilling selection criteria, the most relevant of which were those written by such authors as Felino Sandeo, Filippo Decio, Hendrik Zoesius, Emanuel González Téllez, and Prospero Fagnani.

This is a full-time position for 6 months, with the possibility of extension for an additional 10 months, starting June 2025 (or later).

For more information do not hesitate to contact the project PI, Piotr Alexandrowicz (piotr.alexandrowicz[at]amu.edu.pl).

More information can be found here.

CfA: Postdoctoral Fellowships, ERC project 'Local Law under Rome' (Jerusalem: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem)

 

The ERC project Local Law under Rome is offering a number of Postdoctoral fellowships at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem beginning October 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter. Scholars who have received their Ph.D. after October 1st 2019 or will submit their Ph.D. no later the beginning of the Postdoctoral period are eligible to apply. 

The successful candidate will be a part of a unique interdisciplinary team which will be engaged in comparative study of local legal cultures within their Roman imperial context. Together we seek to enhance the understanding of provincial legalism in its multiple manifestations. We are seeking experts in one (or more) of the following legal traditions, who are committed to a contextual and historical analysis of legal materials:  

(1) Early rabbinic law (2) Legal papyrology (3) Roman law in the provinces, or (4) Greek law. We also welcome applications by scholars of (5) Anthropology of Law who are interested in these materials.       The appointed fellow is expected to work closely with other team members. S/he will participate in the project’s ongoing activities and is expected to contribute to its collaborative outputs, produce project-related publications and provide materials for the comparative database.

The scholarship will be granted for a maximum of 3 years. (subject to review at the end of each year). The fellow will receive a monthly stipend of approximately 11,000 NIS. Additional funding for travel will be available following approval. The fellow will have an office at the Mount Scopus Campus in Jerusalem and is expected to be present there regularly. Knowledge of Hebrew is not required.

Please submit the following documents (in one PDF file) to the e-mail address below:  

❖ Introduction Letter describing your academic experience and motivation for participating in the project (2-3 pages)  

❖ Curriculum vitae  

❖ Abstract of the PhD dissertation  

❖ Writing Sample: dissertation chapter or a paper that has been published or accepted for publication (no more than 30 pages)   

In addition, please arrange for two Reference Letters to be sent directly.  We encourage potential applicants to contact us for additional information on the project, the application procedure, The Hebrew University and life in Jerusalem.  

Applications will be reviewed beginning March 15, 2024.

More information here.

JOB VACANCIES: Two Post-Doctoral Researchers in Legal History - University College Cork (deadline 15 Sept 2022)

 

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30 Month, Fixed-Term, Whole-time Posts

Please note that this position can be filled at post-doctoral or senior post-doctoral level, depending on qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Position Summary 

Applications are invited for two Post-Doctoral Researcher/Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher posts based at the School of Law, University College Cork. Founded in 1849, UCC School of Law is ranked 75th in the world and 1st in Ireland (QS Rankings 2022). The School of Law also holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award in recognition of its commitment to advancing gender equality.

The Post-Doctoral / Senior Post-Doctoral Researchers will join the research team of the Law and the Inner Self (LAWINSEL) Project, funded by the Irish Research Council. The project seeks to better understand the evolution and nature of the idea of the “inner self” in the liberal tradition by viewing it through the prism of legal change from the Middle Ages through to the digital transformations of the 21st century. A core focus of the research will be legal change in the field of personality rights.

The researchers will conduct a specific programme of research under the supervision and direction of Dr Patrick O’Callaghan, Principal Investigator (PI) of the project. They will collaborate with the PI in the dissemination of the project’s research findings in publications and conference papers. They will undertake additional duties and training as may be required within the general scope of the project.

The ideal candidates will hold a PhD in legal history or a PhD with a substantial legal-historical component. They will have a publication record commensurate with their career stage. For one of the posts, an ability to read medieval Latin is desirable. For the other post, an ability to read German legal texts is desirable. A familiarity with the field of personality rights and proficiency in other major European languages are also desirable. Both candidates will have excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.

Candidates must submit the following documentation as part of their application:

• Application Letter (max 2 pages single spaced), describing your qualifications, research experience and your interest in this position.
• Curriculum Vitae (including full details of education, relevant experience and publication record).
• A sample piece of writing such as a recent publication.

Project Title: Law and the Inner Self (LAWINSEL)

Post Duration: 30 months

Salary: Post-Doctoral Researcher: €39,522- €45,609 p.a. (IUA PD1 Salary Scale), Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher: €46,906 - €51,035 p.a. (IUA PD2 Salary Scale)

For an information package including further details of the post see https://ore.ucc.ie/.

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Patrick O’Callaghan, Principal Investigator, at patrick.ocallaghan@ucc.ie.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https://ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to recruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job-title and project name.

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Thursday, 15 September 2022. No late applications will be accepted. It is envisaged that virtual interviews will take place in late September/early October and that the posts will commence in January 2023.

Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.

UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.  As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff.  We encourage applicants to consult our policies at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/policies/ and initiatives at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/implementation/ and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER