The following two vacancies are currently being advertised by the University of Oxford:
1. Andrew W. Mellon University Lecturership in International Human Rights and Refugee Law
Oxford Department of International Development in association with the Faculty of Law and St Antony’s College
Grade 10a: £42,883 - £57,581 p.a.
Ref: VG-12-001
Applications are invited for the Andrew W. Mellon University Lecturership in International Human Rights and Refugee Law. The post is permanent and full-time, tenable from 1 October 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter, and will be offered in conjunction with membership of the Faculty of Law and a non-tutorial fellowship at St Antony’s College.
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out high quality research and to contribute to teaching, including lecturing, examining and graduate supervision, pastoral care of graduate students, at the Department; and to conduct doctoral supervision for the Faculty of Law; as well as assistance with the administration and leadership of the Refugee Studies Centre.
Applicants should have a doctorate in law or closely related discipline with strong content in international human rights and/or refugee law; a strong research record in international law and an interest applied and policy issues in the field of human rights and refugees; University teaching experience in law at postgraduate level, including experience of graduate teaching and research student supervision; a record of securing competitive funds for research and in managing research teams; a demonstrated interest in policy and practice in the fields of human rights and refugee law; and the ability and commitment to participate in the wider academic activities of the Department of International Development and the Faculty of Law.
The further particulars, which include details of the selection criteria and application procedure, are available via the following link: http://www.qeh.ox.ac.uk/about/vacancies/current-vacancies/vac_ul091012 , or by contacting the Departmental Administrator, Oxford Department of International Development, 3 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TB ( tel: 01865 281805, email: [log in to unmask] )
The closing date for applications is 12 noon UK time on Wednesday **9 January 2013.** Please quote reference number VG-12-001.
Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.
2. Research Assistant
Department of Social Policy and Intervention and the Refugee Studies Centre (Oxford Department of International Development)
Grade 6: £26,004 - £31,020 p.a.
Ref: 105059
The Department of Social Policy and Intervention and the Refugee Studies Centre (within the Department of International Development) is inviting applications for a Research Assistant to work on a project exploring transitions to adulthood of former unaccompanied children in Europe. The post is available from 1 January 2013, on a fixed-term contract for eleven months.
The position offers an exciting opportunity for someone with relevant knowledge and experience to further develop their research expertise and project management skills in the fields of migration studies and social policy.
You will work on a project entitled 'In protracted limbo: transitions to adulthood of former unaccompanied asylum seeking children'. The successful candidate will work with the principal investigators to map existing work in the field across Europe, build collaborative international links and develop a multi-site research proposal for more substantive funding.
You will be educated to at least degree level in a relevant social science disciple, with a demonstrable interest in and research experience of migration and/or youth and childhood issues. You will have ability and enthusiasm for working in an interdisciplinary environment, with an understanding of qualitative and quantitative methods and insights from different social science disciplines.
Only applications received promptly by noon UK time on **12 November 2012** can be considered.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click the link below:
https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=105059
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