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VACANCY JUNIOR LEGAL RESEARCHER

International Economic Law

The Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies and the Institute for International Law of the
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven are looking for a full-time junior legal researcher for an interdisciplinary
research project on the relationship between Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Human
Development funded by the Federal Government. The project is part of a larger set of projects which
focus on ‘Democratic Governance and Reflexive Theory of Collective Action.’ The project examines, in
particular, the impact of FDI liberalization has on human development, through the conclusion of
international investment agreements, whether under the form of bilateral investment treaties (BITs),
regional trade agreements (RTAs) or multilateral treaties (WTO; GATS, TRIMS). Combining legal and
economic expertise, the research aims to offer an in-depth diagnosis on the opportunities and risks
associated with the various tools seeking to encourage FDI. This will enable the researchers to put
forward policy proposals on improving the impact of FDI on sustainable development.

More here: http://www.asil.org/pdfs/vacancy_junior.pdf

Two Intriguing Trade Law Jobs

For aspiring academics, a couple positions at the World Trade Institute:

Assistant Professor of international economic law, with a specialization in WTO law and trade regulation

Assistant Professor of international economics, with a specialization in trade and development

Assistant Professor of international relations, with a specialization in in-ternational economic governance and trade regulation

Here's the link: http://www.wti.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=563&Itemid=292

And for those not interested in academia, this was advertised in BRIDGES:

WTO Position Available in Diplomatic Mission.

A diplomatic mission in Geneva seeks an Assistant to work on international trade matters as part of its delegation to the WTO. Key qualifications and requirement include: a good knowledge of the World Trade Organisation, its mission and functions; a degree in International Law/ International Relations/ Political Science. Postgraduate qualifications and/or relevant experience; an excellent command of English, both written and spoken, knowledge of French or Spanish, an advantage; ability to work independently, while reporting regularly to supervisors; good social and representation skills; and experience related to WTO or other international organisations is an advantage. Please send your CV by e-mail to wtoposition@gmail.com. In the subject field please indicate: "WTO Position in Diplomatic Mission." Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Trade Law Academic Position in Glasgow

A reader of this blog points me to the following job listing for a professor focusing on WTO law (among other things):

Job title: Professor of International Law
Reference number: 14152/HRP/A1

Department/division: School of Law
Faculty/division of US: Law, Business and Social Sciences
Reporting to: Prof Tom Mullen

Job purpose
To provide academic leadership in international law by:
• undertaking research of the highest international quality;
• engaging in the full range of research-related activities;
• playing a leading role in advancing departmental and university research objectives;
• making a substantial contribution to teaching both at postgraduate undergraduate level;
• undertaking departmental and, where appropriate, Faculty and University administrative responsibilities.

We will consider applicants with research interests in any area of public international law, but we have particular teaching needs in several areas including WTO law, and international environmental law and it would be an advantage to be able to offer teaching in one or more of these areas.

ICJ Job

Amy Porges points me to this vacancy notice for a Senior Legal Officer/First Secretary of the Court at the International Court of Justice: http://www.asil.org/pdfs/vacancy.pdf

ASEAN Secretariat Job

The ASEAN Secretariat is looking to hire a "Legal Expert Under the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Project on 'Strengthening Capacity of the ASEAN Secretariat in Regional Economic Integration and Policy Dialogue.'"  See here for more.