RU Public Law - PhD scholarship holder (100%) - Human Rights Law

KU Leuven; Belgique; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PhD scholarship 100% for 1 year

Renewable up to max 4 years

Job summary

KU Leuven in Belgium invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) to pursue a PhD in Human Rights Law. The successful candidate will conduct doctoral research, aid project applications and conference organisation, and offer limited supervision of master theses and exam support.

Applicants should hold a Master of Law, show excellent academic results, and demonstrate fluency in Dutch and English, with French knowledge highly recommended.

Qualifications

• Master of Law or equivalent required.
• Good study results and strong interest in human rights law.
• Multilingual with Dutch and English; French knowledge recommended.
• Ability to analyze theoretical texts with a fluent writing style.
• Able to work independently and in a team, with initiative.
• Capable of completing a doctoral project under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct doctoral research and complete the PhD program in Human Rights Law.
• Assist with scientific research, grant applications, and conference organization.
• Provide limited supervision of master theses and support exam corrections.

Skills

Critical analysis

Fluent writing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Research planning

Education

Master of Law

Job description

Organisation/Company KU LEUVEN Department Leuven Centre Public Law Research Field Juridical sciences » Public law Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 16 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Belgium Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number BAP-2026-636 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

• You will conduct doctoral research, complete the programme and obtain a PhD in the domain of Human Rights Law.
• You will assist with scientific research (project applications, organisation of conferences, research, ...).
• You will offer limited assistance with educational activities such as supervising master theses and support with (correction of) exams.
• You have at least a Master of Law degree (or equivalent). Additional foreign degrees are recommended.
• You have obtained good study results. A special interest in human rights law and constitutional law in general is required.
• You are multilingual. A good oral and written knowledge of Dutch and English is a minimum. A good knowledge of French is highly recommended.
• You have skills to critically analyse theoretical texts.
• You have a fluent writing style.
• You are able to work independently, but also in a team and you show sufficient initiative.
• You are able to successfully complete a doctoral research project under supervision.

• We offer a PhD scholarship (100%) for 1 year, renewable up to max. 4 years. It is the intention that the research results in a PhD after 4 years. For more information please contact Prof. dr. Koen Lemmens, mail: [e-mail] .
• We offer a PhD scholarship (100%) for 1 year, renewable up to max. 4 years. It is the intention that the research results in a PhD after 4 years.

Eligibility criteria

• You have at least a Master of Law degree (or equivalent). Additional foreign degrees are recommended.
• You have obtained good study results. A special interest in human rights law and constitutional law in general is required.
• You are multilingual. A good oral and written knowledge of Dutch and English is a minimum. A good knowledge of French is highly recommended.
• You have skills to critically analyse theoretical texts.
• You have a fluent writing style.
• You are able to work independently, but also in a team and you show sufficient initiative.
• You are able to successfully complete a doctoral research project under supervision.