PhD in International Public Law Opening for a PhD candidate (2025-2029) NUOVO

PhD in International Public Law

Opening for a PhD candidate (2025-2029)
80 - 100%

The research project “Resisting Human Erosion”, led by prof. Elisa Fornalé (University of Bern), invites application for 1 PhD position.

Project description

The SNF Consolidator project is funded by the Swiss National Scientific Foundation (SNSF). It aims to bridge the protection gaps opened up by the progressive uninhabitability of our planet, when climate change and human mobility are made to intersect. The theoretical focus is on capturing how time and temporalities are experienced by climate migrants at different stages in their migration trajectories and in a variety of contexts and spaces.

Requirements

• Masters’ Degree in International Public Law, Human Rights Law, Migration Law, or a related discipline;
• Interest in climate change, climate justice, and philosophy of law;
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of German is an advantage.

We are looking for a highly-motivated scholar with excellent research skills. Requirements for the positions are innate curiosity, enthusiasm for reading scientific literature and for building interdisciplinary collaboration. Experience with tools to analyze data (Nvivo) is advantageous.

The position is for four years, with an intended start date of December 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. The PhD position is funded by the SNSF. Funds for conference attendance and research travel are also available.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted before September 30, 2025, but the position will stay open until filled. Submit a letter of motivation including how your research interest relate to the project, a detailed CV, a scan of your university diploma(s) and transcripts, the name and email addresses of two referees to Ms Riccarda Heepen riccarda.heepen@unibe.ch, with the subject line: Application PhD.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

The University of Bern is an equal-opportunity employer and particularly encourages applications from qualified women and persons with disabilities. Informal inquiries may be addressed to Prof. Elisa Fornalé (elisa.fornale@unibe.ch).