2 PhD positions, Belgium
13/5/08
FYI
Elisabeth
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Research job openings
The Chair for Law and Religion and the Department of Criminology of the University
of Louvain at Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium) announces the opening of: two doctoral (4
years, full-time) positions starting October 1st, 2008.
The two doctoral positions concern a research project on religious fundamentalism
and convictional dogmatism, a large interdisciplinary project between psychology
(social and developmental), law and social criminology). Both positions include
successful preparation of a Ph.D.
Both researchers will work within a larger research team, with 3 PhD candidates in
psychology.
More in details:
One doctoral position (for a PhD in International or Comparative Law) will focus on
the legal study of religious fundamentalism in interpersonal behavior ([limit of]
protection of religious sensitivity, pro-religious and anti-religious hate speech,
children education, religious autonomy ââ≠¬Âœ) and requires skills in
international human rights, in comparative law, and in law & psychology studies).
A second doctoral position will focus on criminology. It will focus on the
discourses linking Islamic religious fundamentalism and violence and on their
consequences on crime; it requires skills in critical discourse analysis and
criminology.
The fellowship amounts to a net salary of approx. 1.413 ââ•˚¬ monthly for each
of the doctoral positions (tax free with right to Social Security).
Applicants should have knowledge of French and English, strong background in theory
and methods of the respective field, as well as openness and interest in
interdisciplinarity.
Applications should include a CV, mention of the position for which you apply, an
application letter explaining motivation, and two names of experts who could
provide recommendation if requested.
Deadline: June 15, 2008
For application or further information, contact:
Prof. L.L. Christians ([log in to unmask]), for position 1 Prof.
Fabienne Brion ([log in to unmask]), for position 2
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