Research Assistant/Post Doc – State Silence Project (International Law) at UCL Law, London. Deadline: Feb. 25

About us

UCL is one of the UK’s leading universities, a world-class multidisciplinary research and teaching institution, whose staff and former students have included 29 Nobel Prize winners. Founded in 1826, UCL was the first university in England to admit students regardless of race, religion or gender. It continues to thrive on the creativity and diversity of its community, which today comprises c.13,000 staff, c.19,000 undergraduates and c.23,000 graduate students from 130 countries across the globe.

About the role

Applicants are invited to apply for a Research Assistant position as part of an exciting new research project on ‘The Silence of States in International Law’ (‘State Silence’)

About Principal Investigator

The project, led by the Principal Investigator, Dr. Danae Azaria, Associate Professor at UCL Faculty of Laws, is funded for 5 years by the prestigious Starting Grant of the European Research Council (ERC), and is hosted at the Faculty of Laws, UCL. This project involves research in relation to a general international law subject and is of enormous interest to States, international law scholars and practitioners.

About you

Proven research experience in public international law is essential for this position. You must also have a strong degree in law, and a postgraduate degree in international law. A PhD in international law is desirable. Those with previous experience in research in the sources of international law and State responsibility are strongly encouraged to apply. But, those with experience in specific fields of international law are encouraged to apply. Excellent knowledge of English is essential. Good knowledge of French and any of the following languages (Arabic or Chinese or Russian or Spanish) are desirable.