UNIVERSITY OF LUCERNE


                          Faculty of Law


                       PhD Student Position
                         (50% employment)



     The University of Lucerne Faculty of Law is pleased to
     offer two new positions starting December 1, 2009. Persons
     chosen for these positions will conduct research at the i-
     call (international communications and art law) research
     centre for three years within the research project
     "International Trade in Indigenous Cultural Heritage: Legal
     and Policy Issues" (the Project), funded by the Swiss
     National Science Foundation (SNF).



     JOB DESCRIPTION:


     - Conduct research within the scope of the Project,
       including 3-4 weeks of field work at one of the
       Project Partners' institutes in the United States,
       Canada, Australia or New Zealand.
     - Assist with the management of the Project (e.g. with
       regard to the website, library, and research database).
     - Assist with and contribute to the Project-relevant
       presentations and teaching activities of the Project
       Leader.
     - Assist with the coordination and organisation of
       workshops and symposia for the Project.
     - Assist with research reporting according to requirements
       of the SNF.



     JOB QUALIFICATIONS:


     - University degree in law (good to very good grades).
     - Good knowledge in at least two of the following research
       areas: trade regulation, human rights, intellectual
       property, cultural heritage and cultural property.
     - Basic knowledge or pronounced interest in
       interdisciplinary research including indigenous issues.
     - Excellent language skills in English and basic knowledge
       in German.
     - Good IT-knowledge.
     - Commitment to finish a personal PhD project within three
       years.


     Applications of persons of indigenous origin are
     particularly welcome.



     APPLICATIONS/FURTHER INFORMATION:


     For further information please visit:


     http://www.unilu.ch/deu/completed_projects_135765.aspx


     or contact:


     CONTACT:       Prof. Christoph Beat Graber
     Email:         MAILTO:christoph-beat.graber@unilu.ch


     Please send your application file (including CV, copies of
     educational and employment certificates, one university
     paper or publication) until October 31, 2009 to:


     CONTACT:       University of Lucerne
                    Personaldienst
                    Kennziffer 3000/407
                    Pfistergasse 20
                    P.O. 7979
                    6000 Lucerne 7

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Posted 10/15/09