Call for Applications: Doctorate in Law (PhD) – Access Medicine under International Human Rights Law! Apply Now!
The Child Law & Health Law Department of the Institute for Private Law at Leiden Law School invite applications for a Doctorate in Law (PhD): The Child’s Right to Access Medicine under International Human Rights Law: Responding to antimicrobial resistance – PhD Candidate, 1.0 FTE Vacancy Number: 14930
Introduction
This project explores a right to access medicine for children under international law. It interrogates the scope and content of a legal obligation to ensure access to safe, effective and quality-assured medicine formulated to children’s unique physiological and developmental needs. This project is linked to the broader global health challenge of antimicrobial resistance, focusing on children’s right to access antimicrobials in the context of treating and preventing drug-resistant childhood infections in sub-Saharan Africa.
Key Responsibilities
- Completion of a PhD thesis (through a series of publications) within four years
- Presentation of research at workshops and international conferences
- Participation in internal and external department activities and meetings, including co-organising workshops and conferences
- Publication of articles (related to and in addition to the PhD) in peer-reviewed academic journals
- Teaching and/or supervision of students in the Advanced LLM students in the Child Law and Health law department (to a maximum 10% (0.1FTE) of appointment).
Your profile
- Post-graduate degree in law with good academic standing; preference will be given to applicants with an undergraduate degree in law (J.D/LL.B);
- Demonstrated excellence in legal research and writing (e.g. scholarly legal publications, high standing in Master of Laws dissertation and/or significant experience in legal practice);
- Excellent command of English (native speaker or professional fluency) – knowledge of French and/or Dutch will be an asset;
- Demonstrated aptitude in public speaking and interpersonal communication;
- Keen interest in global health and/or health sciences;
- Highly motivated and self-driven with strong organizational skills;
- Enthusiastic about working in a dynamic and international team.
Applications must be submitted in English and should include the following:
- Cover Letter (maximum one (1) page)
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (up to five (5) pages)
- Sample of Written Work (e.g. published article or submitted LLM thesis)
- Official copies of transcripts from all post-secondary studies (issued from institution in PDF form)
- Name and contact information (email address and phone number) of three references (at least one academic and one recent professional reference).
Applications should be submitted no later than 15 July 2024. Please quote the vacancy number in your application. All requested documents should be sent in PDF format.
Short-listed candidate will be contacted for an interview during the third week of August 2024. Acquisition following this advertisement is not appreciated
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