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REFUGEE STUDIES CENTRE
QUEEN ELIZABETH HOUSE
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
RSC RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN
INTERNATIONAL REFUGEE AND HUMAN RIGHTS LAW
The Refugee Studies Centre
The Refugee Studies Centre (RSC) was founded in 1982 as part of the
University of Oxford's International Development Centre at Queen
Elizabeth House. The Centre has three major objectives: to carry out
multidisciplinary research and teaching on the causes and consequences
of forced migration; to disseminate the results of its research to
academics, policy makers and practitioners in the field of forced
migration; and to understand the experience of forced migration from
the point of view of forced migrants themselves.
Research at the Centre is focused around four inter-related themes:
asylum from an international legal and political perspective; conflict
and the transition from war to peace, transnational communities and
diasporas; and development-induced displacement.
The RSC currently has eight researchers representing the following
disciplines: anthropology, sociology, political science, law and
psychology. Major donors include the Ford Foundation, the Andrew W
Mellon Foundation, the Royal Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
(Danida), UK Department for International Development, the Dulverton
Trust, the Catherine T MacArthur Foundation, and the Norwegian Refugee
Council.
In addition to research, the Centre offers a nine-month taught Master
of Studies degree course (MSt) in Forced Migration, which will be
converted to an MSc course in 2002. MPhil students in Development
Studies may also participate in parts of this course. The Centre also
provides short courses aimed at experienced practitioners and policy
makers. These include a three-week International Summer School, which
brings together agency and government personnel from around the world
to reflect on and share their experiences of the legal, political,
psychological and social dimensions of assistance to refugees and
other forced migrants. In 2001 a two-week regional Summer School will
be held in Bangkok. Various weekend courses are hosted at the Centre,
including one on international law and refugee status. The RSC's
Visiting Fellowship Programme enables experienced practitioners and
academics to pursue individual writing and research projects, to make
use of the library and to share their experiences with staff and
students. Formal institutional links exist between the RSC and
universities in Africa, South and South East Asia, Latin America and
the Middle East, with the aim of strengthening research and teaching
capacity in the field of forced migration.
The RSC Library is the largest collection of its kind in the world.
The Digital Library and Forced Migration Portal projects, which are
currently being developed with funding from the Andrew W Mellon
Foundation, will allow dissemination via the internet and CD ROM of
the Library=s extensive and unique collection of unpublished
literature. The RSC sponsors the quarterly Journal of Refugee Studies
(Oxford University Press). It also publishes the Forced Migration
Review which appears three times a year in English, Spanish and
Arabic, and is distributed to a wide international network of policy
makers and practitioners.
The advertised two-year position of Research Fellow in International
Refugee and Human Rights Law has been made possible by a grant from
the Ford Foundation, through Public Interest Projects, New York. The
creation of this post is in recognition of the vital role that
international law plays in the study and teaching of forced migration.
The RSC Research Fellowship in International Refugee and Human Rights
Law
The RSC is now seeking applications for a two-year RSC Research
Fellowship to start on 1st October 2001.
Duties
The role of the RSC Research Fellow will be:
� To participate in lecturing to the MSt students on international
human rights and refugee law. This 8-unit course is currently being
taught by Dr Andrew Shacknove from the University of Oxford's
Department of Continuing Education. During 2001-2, the RSC Research
Fellow will be expected to contribute to this course, working in close
collaboration with Dr Shacknove. In the year 2002-3, the RSC Research
Fellow will be expected to have a major role, or possibly the leading
role, in teaching this course.
� To share in supervision of MSt students, as well as other students
engaged in studying for MPhil or DPhil degrees in the field of forced
migration. Supervision of three MSt students would be the norm.
� To participate in the RSC Summer School and possibly also the Asia
Regional School.
� To participate in RSC research projects where a legal input is
needed.
� To participate in RSC capacity-building activities with research
bodies in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. This work might include
visits to the countries concerned and involvement in training and
other activities.
� To be involved in dialogue and collaboration between the RSC and
practitioners in the field of forced migration.
� To engage in personal research and prepare academic publications in
the field of forced migration studies.
Qualifications
The post requires a doctorate in law or a law related subject. An
interest in human rights, the legal issues arising from forced
migration and the application of the 1951 Refugee Convention and the
1967 Protocol are essential. Knowledge of the operation of
international asylum regimes is desirable. Candidates should be able
to demonstrate their interest through publications or other
appropriate work in this field and should be willing to expand their
knowledge and understanding of issues relating to forced migration by
conducting relevant research during the period of the Fellowship.
Conditions of employment
This is a full time academic-related research grade 1A post (�16,775 ?
�25,213 p.a.) for two-years, starting on 1st October 2001. The
probationary period will be for 6 months with a mid-way review.
The post-holder is eligible for membership of the Universities
Superannuation Scheme (USS). Subject to the Statement of Pensions
Policy, which will be issued to the successful candidate, the
appointee will be deemed to be in membership of the above pension
scheme until such time as he or she gives notice in writing to
exercise the right not to be a member of the scheme.
The appointee will be entitled to 38 days of annual leave (this figure
of 38 includes 8 public holidays). The actual distribution of annual
holidays, excluding the public holidays, is as detailed in the
relevant Staff Handbook. The University has a generous maternity
leave scheme. It operates two childcare nurseries. There is a
waiting list, however, for certain age groups but the University
Childcare Officer is also able to provide information about other
childcare facilities in the local area.
The RSC Research Fellow will have office space at the RSC's offices in
Dartington House at 55 Little Clarendon Street. The Research Fellow
may make use of the social and dining facilities at Queen Elizabeth
House.
Candidates wishing to discuss the post informally are welcome to
contact the Director of the RSC, Dr Stephen Castles (tel. 01865-270725
or via the main RSC office, 01865-270722).
Applications, with a detailed curriculum vitae and covering letter
setting out how you meet the selection criteria, together with two
samples of written work on subjects related to international refugee
and human rights law, should reach the Administrator, Queen Elizabeth
House, 21 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3LA, not later than Friday 20th July
2001. Applicants should include their daytime telephone number and
the names and addresses of two persons to whom reference may be made.
The University will assume that it is free to approach referees at any
stage unless the candidate's application stipulates otherwise (i.e.
candidates who wish a referee or referees to be approached only with
their specific permission and/or if they are being called for
interview on the final short list or are in receipt of a conditional
offer, are asked to state such requirements explicitly alongside their
details of the relevant referee(s)). At least one of those named as a
referee should have direct experience of the candidate's work, either
as a manager or through a sustained period of professional
interaction, and ideally at least one should be a formal line manager
at the most recent employer. It would be helpful if candidates could
indicate the capacity in which their referees have gained knowledge of
their work. Interviews are planned for late July.
Policy Statement
The policy and practice of the University of Oxford require that entry
into employment with the University and progression within employment
will be determined only by personal merit and the application of
criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and
the relevant salary structure. Subject to statutory provisions, no
applicant or member of staff will be treated less favourably than
another because of his or her sex, marital status, racial group, or
disability. In all cases ability to perform the job will be the
primary consideration.
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