Instituut voor Internationaal Recht – PhD position (100%)

KU Leuven

Full-time Leuven, Flanders Postsecondary Teachers

Posted:

March 02, 2026

Location:

Leuven, Flanders, Belgium

Job Description

You hold a Master’s degree, in principle in Law, with excellent academic results, and you have a strong interest in and/or demonstrable expertise in respect of public international law. 
Particular attention will be given to candidates with a stated interest in international courts and tribunals, international environmental law, and/or inter-disciplinary approaches to international law.
Relevant practice experience will also be considered favourably. 
You possess excellent analytical and drafting skills in English.
You are able to work effectively within a small, focussed research team.
You are resilient under pressure and eager to learn.
You have an excellent command of English, with a preference for candidates that also can speak and write in Dutch. Knowledge of additional languages is an asset.
Experience with scientific research, specifically within fields relevant to understanding global climate change, would be an added valu...
                

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Leuven, Belgium

Posted: March 02, 2026

Deadline: April 11, 2026