Series on Transitional Justice, Intersentia Publishers
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Element: Key Centre for Ethics, Law, Justice and Governance
Work type: Fixed term (two years)
Overview:
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow – Global Centre for Evidence-based Corrections and Sentencing (GCECS), Key Centre for Ethics, Law, Justice and Governance, Griffith University, is searching for one Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to become part of a collaborative corrections and sentencing research team (start date negotiable but no later than January 2014).
This is a fixed term (two years), full time position based at the Mt Gravatt campus.
The role:
The Post-Doctoral Research Fellow will work at the GCECS as part of a team conducting a variety of adult and juvenile corrections and sentencing research projects, including Queensland-focused research on correctional performance measurement, and selected comparative research projects conducted in collaboration with our global research consortium partners.
The Fellow will work autonomously based on direction provided by the Centre Director, and will contribute to the intellectual thrust of the GCECS. The role will include day-to-day management of one specific research project, and the supervision of casual research assistants. Continue reading
Kadir Has Üniversitesi, Istanbul
16 – 18 June 2014
A joint conference organized by:
Human Rights Section, International Studies Association
Human Rights Section, American Political Science Association
Human Rights Research Committee, International Political Science Association
Standing Group on Human Rights and Transition, European Consortium for Political Research
In association with:
Kadir Has Üniversitesi
Academic Council on the United Nations System
The human rights sections of the American Political Science Association, the European Consortium for Political Research, the International Political Science Association, and the International Studies Association, are pleased to announce the third joint international conference on human rights, on the theme “Human Rights and Change” to take place 16-18 June 2014 at Kadir Has Üniversitesi in Istanbul. The conference will take place immediately before the annual meeting of the Academic Council on the United Nations System (19 – 21 June), also in Istanbul (http://acuns.org/am2014/). Continue reading
Colby College, under the Oak Institute for the Study of International Human Rights, invites applications for its human rights fellowship. Funding enables a prominent practitioner in international human rights to take sabbatical leave from front-line work to spend the fall semester in residence at Colby. The fellow’s responsibilities include regular meetings with students and assistance in shaping a lecture series or symposium on his or her human rights interests. This year, the fellowship focuses on human rights protection in situations relating to gender. This focus is not limited to activism involving women, but also includes the protection of sexual minorities and activism on men or masculinity.
Activists working on sexual and reproductive rights, gender empowerment and education, human and sexual trafficking, activism against gender-based violence, gender- and sexual-based asylum, or gender and environmental rights, are invited to apply. Eligibility is restricted to those whose work takes place primarily outside the US. The fellowship includes a US$32,000 stipend, as well as health benefits, housing, a campus meal plan and transportation. The fellow will also receive research support, including office space, secretarial support, computer and library facilities and a student assistant. A limited budget is allocated to help offset the cost of transportation, housing and meals for dependent family members who accompany the fellow. Following the period of the award, the fellow is expected to return to her or his human rights work.
Closing date: 06 Dec 13
http://web.colby.edu/oak/
The T.M.C. Asser Instituut is a unique and leading inter-university research centre specialized in the field of international and European law. Its core activities of fundamental and applied research, postgraduate education, consultancy, knowledge dissemination and valorization are predominantly carried out on and from its premises in The Hague.
The Asser International Sports Law Centre (AISLC) was established in 2002 within the framework of the T.M.C. Asser Instituut. It provides high quality research, legal consultancy, and academic services to the sporting world at large (including sports ministries, international and intergovernmental organizations, sports associations and federations, the professional sports industry, etc.) on both a national and international basis. As a pioneer in the field of international sports law, the AISLC has established a worldwide network of academics and practitioners and cooperation agreements with various sports law institutes and centres in Europe and beyond. The AISLC edits and publishes the International Sports Law Journal (ISLJ) and the Asser International Sports Law book series and organizes a range of seminars, conferences, and training events.
The T.M.C. Asser Instituut is looking to appoint a full-time (38 hours per week) Senior Researcher in international and European sports law to join its dynamic and multinational research team.
Senior Researcher (Postdoc) in international and European sports law (Full-time)
Job description
As an active member of this Sports Law team, you will contribute to the acquisition, development and carrying out of (new) research projects and initiatives in close collaboration with the cluster coordinator.
The specific tasks of the successful candidate will include the following:
• You will conduct fundamental and applied, comparative research in the area of international and European sports law at an advanced level, leading to high-level academic publications and high quality advice/opinions for a multitude of clients.
• You will acquire and carry out externally financed research and academic service projects and participate in coordinating tasks in the management of projects.
• You will be expected, where possible and appropriate, to give presentations on your specific subject field.
• You will help organize dissemination activities such as trainings, workshops and conferences.
• You will maintain and further develop an international network of experts and stakeholders.
Qualifications
• You have recently completed your Ph.D. in an area of law relevant to sport.
• You have a good knowledge of EU law.
• You have a broad general knowledge of European and international sports law. Prior professional expertise in this specialist area, as can be demonstrated by publications and/or experience in legal practice, is desirable. It is more important, however, that you can demonstrate great potential and commitment to pursue a research career in the area of International and European sports law.
• You have an established record of research, publications, and acquisition of external funding for research and dissemination projects.
• You have experience in participating in collaborative research projects and are open to carry out inter-disciplinary research.
• You are an ambitious and motivated scholar with an international profile and an extensive professional network.
• You have excellent writing and presentation skills for promoting and reporting on research.
• You have an excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of Dutch and other languages is an asset.
• You are flexible, proactive, and able to work both independently and as a strong team-player.
• You are capable of performing well under the stress of strict deadlines.
Our offer
We offer employment as full-time senior researcher initially for 1 year, but renewable for a period of up to 6 years. The Institute is affiliated with the University of Amsterdam, whose conditions of employment are applicable. The salary will be in accordance with the CAO of the Dutch Universities and depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The gross yearly salary (including holiday pay and an extra monthly payment) will be between € 45,742. — and € 62,627.–.
How to apply?
Applications should comprise a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae in EUROPAS format, a list of publications and the contact details of two referees. Applications must be sent in English, in MS-Word format to HRM@asser.nl before October 15, 2013.
Further information about the position can be obtained from Dr. Ben Van Rompuy, e-mail b.van.rompuy@asser.nl phone +31-(0)70-3420 361) and Drs. Julien Simon, Head of Human Resources, e-mail J.Simon@asser.nl, phone +31-(0)70-3420 375.
In a decision published yesterday, the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany became the latest and last German court to dismiss a claim for damages brought by survivors or relatives of casualties of a NATO attack on a bridge at Varvarin in Serbia. It is a pity that the decision is not, contrary to the practice of the Court in some other cases of international relevance, available in English. In fact, the Court has not even issued a press release in English (German press release).
The applicants had brought suit against the Federal Republic of Germany in the Regional Court of Bonn, alleging violations of international humanitarian law and requesting damages under international causes of action (treaty and customary law) and under the German law of State delict (Amtshaftung). They were unsuccessful in the Regional Court, the Regional Court of Appeal at Cologne and in the Federal Court of Justice, Germany’s supreme civil court (excerpts from all three judgments here).
The Federal Constitutional Court has now dismissed the applicants’ constitutional complaint. It held, in the briefest of outlines: Continue reading
It is always interesting to compare the obligations of States at the international level with the obligations of individuals at the national level. Such a comparison is also interesting when it comes to the obligations of other States to intervene in Syria. In a post published at Opinio Juris, I have suggested some lessons we can learn from domestic experience.
The International Review of the Red Cross recently launched a new book reviews section. Short reviews of 1,500-2,000 words on new/recent books on the laws of war, humanitarian action, international justice, or related topics are sought. Those interested in reviewing a particular book or authors interested in having their book reviewed should contact Jamie Williamson jwilliamson@icrc.org.
For the moment pirate attacks are down, but piracy continues to present a major threat to world shipping. Even with greatly expanded patrolling by international navies and increased use of private security forces, there have been 48 pirate attacks, 448 seamen were held hostage by pirates, and global economic losses due to piracy topped 5 billion dollars in the last twelve months. Meanwhile, renewed political turmoil in Somalia and Yemen is sowing the seeds for a fresh generation of pirates with increasingly deadly tactics. This conference brings together two-dozen of the world’s foremost counter-piracy experts to analyze the novel legal challenges and options related to this new phase in the fight against piracy.
Date: 6 September 2013
Location: Law School, Case Western Reserve University, USA
For more information, see the conference website.
Division/Department: Rwanda Branch Office
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Travel to Aegis Headquarters and branch offices as required.
Job title: Head of Research, Policy, and Advocacy
Programme: Genocide Research and Reconciliation Programme
This programme will strengthen the Rwandan community’s resilience against any possible return to genocide and persecutory violence in the future in Rwanda by strengthening social cohesion and reconciliation processes.
Reports to: GRR Programmes Director (Rwanda), Chief Executive
Responsible to: Chief Executive
Tenure: Fixed term to 30th June 2016 Continue reading