Vacancy
PhD candidates Migration and the Family in Morocco
- Vacancy number 6033
- Function type PhD positions
- Hours (in fte) 2 positions of 1.0 FTE
- External/ internal Internal, External
- Location Leiden
- Placed on 05 February 2019
- Closing date 18 March 2019
The Van Vollenhoven Institute for Law, Governance and Society is looking for PhD candidates Migration and the Family in Morocco (2 positions of 1.0 FTE).
Project description
The ‘Living on
the Other Side’ research project consists of three sub-projects, two of
which are projects undertaken by Ph.D. students. Both PhD projects will
be carried out in Morocco. The aim is to gain a detailed understanding
of the ways in which the legal rights of migrants are regulated,
distributed, and claimed in the domain of family law by focusing on four
Moroccan cities. We will also ascertain the differences and
similarities across and within the migration populations under study.
European leaders negotiate migration agreements with North African
governments. Yet, what are the laws that govern personal status code
(family law) matters in these countries and how do receiving states and
migrants apply them in practice? Family law plays a crucial role in
legal identity and in securing basic human rights, and given that many
migrants in Morocco experience major life events -marriage, birth,
divorce, death-, ‘Living on the Other Side’ deals with
family law in particular. The project is led by PI Dr Nadia Sonneveld
and funded by The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO)
by means of an Innovational Research Incentives Scheme, also known as
the VIDI grant.
PhD project 1
Morocco is transforming from a migrant sending and transit country to a
destination country. Migrants from West/Central Africa form a
significant and visible part of the total number of regular and
irregular migrants in Morocco. Using legal analysis and ethnographic
fieldwork, this project asks how (forced) migrants from West/Central
Africa deal with the legal aspects of major life events in 2 major
Moroccan cities?
PhD project 2
A small, but increasing number of (forced) migrants from the Middle East
seeks shelter in Morocco. Using legal analysis and ethnographic
fieldwork, this project asks how (forced) migrants from the Middle East
(Yemen, Iraq, Syria) deal with the legal aspects of major life events in
2 major Moroccan cities.
Key responsibilities
- To engage in supervised scientific research that will result in a doctoral thesis;
- To carry out a systematic literature analysis related to the research;
- To conduct field research in 2 different cities in Morocco;
- To prepare and submit research output for publication in peer-reviewed international scientific journals;
- To participate actively in all
activities related to the VIDI research project and other activities of
the Van Vollenhoven Institute.
Selection criteria
- Master degree in law and/or social sciences or
humanities, with demonstrated interest in migration and the Middle East
and North Africa region;
- Excellent writing and presentation
skills in English; good command of Arabic and/or French is desirable;
knowledge of Dutch is considered an advantage;
- Ability and willingness to carry out empirical research and stay for extended periods in Morocco;
- Keen interest in interdisciplinary socio-legal research methods and approaches;
- Willingness to use digital research tools (e.g. reference management software or qualitative analysis programs);
- Ability and willingness to work in a team and share research data.
Our organisation
With over 5,000 students
and 450 members of staff, Leiden Law School is one of the largest
faculties in the Netherlands. Yet, in all its diversity, it is still
known for its ability to provide education on a small scale. The Faculty
focuses on multi-faceted high-level teaching and research, both
nationally and internationally. It does so by working with talented
people and stimulating and supporting them in their professional and
personal ambitions. The Faculty is housed in the beautifully restored
Kamerlingh Onnes Building on the Steenschuur in Leiden. Working for the
Leiden Law School means working in an inspiring scientific environment.
The Van Vollenhoven
Institute for Law, Governance and Society (VVI) is part of the Leiden
Law School. The VVI seeks to develop and disseminate socio-legal
knowledge and theory regarding the interaction between law, governance
and society. More specifically, the Institute studies the emergence,
functioning, and evolution of legal institutions. The VVI combines a
top-down with a bottom-up approach; it considers perspectives of both
state agents, citizens and other non-state actors.
Terms and conditions
Candidates will be offered a
contract by Leiden University. We offer a fixed-term position for a
period of one year with an extension of three years pending positive
evaluation. Ultimately the appointment must lead to the completion of a
PhD thesis. The starting date of the appointment is as soon as possible,
but no later than 1 September 2019.
Salary range from €2,325 to €2,972 gross per month on a full-time basis
(pay scale P, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for
Dutch Universities).
Leiden University offers an
attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and
end-of-year bonuses (8.3 %), training and career development and
sabbatical leave. Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to
assemble your own set of terms and conditions. For international
spouses we have set up a dual career programme. Candidates from outside
the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break. More at
https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at/job-application-procedure-and-employment-conditions.
Diversity
Leiden University is
strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially
welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups.
Information
For information and inquiries regarding this position, please contact Dennis Janssen, email
d.c.f.m.janssen@law.leidenuniv.nl, telephone +31 71 527 7912. A detailed project description is available on request.
Applications
Please submit online your application no later than 18 March 2019
, via the blue button in
our application system. Candidates interested in this position should send their application (in English) electronically, including:
- A motivation letter;
- A curriculum vitae;
- A digital copy of your MA thesis or other major writing sample;
- Copies of your academic transcripts;
- The names, positions, and contact details of two (academic) referees.
Candidates who are invited for an interview assessment, may be requested to submit a writing assignment prior to the interview.
Enquiries from agencies are not appreciated.
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