[Commlist] Call for applications: four new full-time research positions, one doctoral fellowship in communication sciences

Andrea Catellani is issuing a call for applications for the 
interdisciplinary research project “Climate Litigation Actions by the 
Internationally Marginalised” (CLAIM): 3 doctoral fellowships, including 
one in communication sciences, and a post-doc in law, at UCLouvain in 
Belgium (Louvain-la-Neuve, 20 km from Brussels).


Climate Litigation Actions by the Internationally Marginalized (CLAIM), 
UCLouvain, Belgium
  Opening of four new full-time research positions
  Start date: 1/10/2025
Application deadline: 25/06/2025
  Three doctoral fellowships (one year, renewable up to 3 times)
  A one-year postdoctoral scholarship
Research team
Prof. Sylvie Sarolea (UCLouvain, SSH, JUR-I, CEDIE - EDEM)
Prof. Amandine Orsini (UCLouvain-Saint-Louis Brussels, SSH/CRESPO)
Prof. Andrea Catellani (UCLouvain, SSH/ILC)
Prof. Sophie Del Fa (UCLouvain, SSH/ILC)
Description
The CLAIM project is an ARC (Action de Recherche Concertee) at the 
crossroads of law, political science and communication science. CLAIM 
aims to analyze the role and practices of marginalized actors in 
international disputes linked to climate change.
It draws on three disciplines - law, political science and communication 
science - to go beyond a purely technical analysis of the law and 
consider the dynamics of power and how discourses and practices are 
constructed before, during and after cases.
Climate change particularly affects marginalized stakeholders and 
climate litigation has been extensively mobilized by these actors. 
Beyond the litigation itself, these actions are setting in motion 
diverse and connected strategies in law, politics, and communication.

Recruitment
To carry out this research, several researchers will be recruited from 
October 1st 2025:
· 3 doctoral students with backgrounds in law, political science and 
communication science for one year, renewable up to three times (a 
four-year period);
  · 1 postdoctoral researcher with a doctorate in legal sciences.

  Application requirements
Doctorate in Communication Science (on scholarship)
  ·              Master's degree in information and communication 
sciences or equivalent, obtained with at least one distinction, ideally 
a magna cum laude (great distinction)
·              Interest in the analysis of communication practices 
related to ecology, environmental issues, social movements and the 
analysis of the communicational aspects of litigation
·              Interest in decolonial issues and sensitivity to 
marginalized actors
·              Interest in research, particularly in the critical 
approach and analysis of discourse and media; excellent analytical and 
writing skills, openness to interdisciplinarity, availability and 
interest in training in the use of software useful for research
·              Experience in carrying out field research: observations 
and interviews
·              Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
·              Excellent level of English and French is an advantage; 
knowledge of Spanish is a plus
·              Meet the conditions set by UCLouvain for the award of 
doctoral grants
·              Willingness to come and live in Belgium for the duration 
of the scholarship.

  Doctorate in law (on scholarship)
  ·              Master's degree in law with at least one distinction, 
ideally a magna cum laude (great distinction)
·              Interest in human rights, environmental law, climate 
litigation and strategic litigation
·              Interest in decolonial issues and sensitivity to 
marginalized actors
·              interest in legal research: excellent analytical skills, 
excellent writing skills, openness to interdisciplinarity; interest in 
conducting field research (observation of international meetings, 
interviews)
·              The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
·              Languages: excellent level of English; good level of 
French is an asset; knowledge of Spanish is a plus
·              Meet the conditions set by UCLouvain for the award of 
doctoral scholarships
·              Willingness to come and live in Belgium for the duration 
of the grant
Post-doctorate in law (on scholarship)
  ·              Doctorate in law in the field of climate and 
environmental litigation
·              Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
·              Languages: excellent level of English; good level of 
French is an asset
·              Sense of initiative and responsibility
·              Excellent organizational and project management skills
·              Extensive publications experience, including collective 
publications and publications linked to databases
·              Meet the conditions set by UCLouvain for the award of 
international postdoctoral mobility grants
·              Willingness to come and live in Belgium for the duration 
of the grant
Doctorate in political science (on scholarship)
  ·              Master's degree in political science or equivalent 
qualification, obtained with at least one distinction, ideally a magna 
cum laude (great distinction)
·              Interest in analyzing the political dynamics accompanying 
climate processes, including international environmental negotiations
·              interest in research, particularly in the field of 
political science, with an openness to interdisciplinarity; interest in 
conducting field research (observation of international meetings, 
interviews)
·              Interest in decolonial issues and sensitivity to 
marginalized actors
·              Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
·              languages: excellent level of English; good level of 
French is an asset; knowledge of Spanish is a plus
·              in addition, the candidate must meet the conditions set 
by UCLouvain for the award of doctoral scholarships
·              Willingness to come and live in Belgium for the duration 
of the grant.

How do I apply?
  Applications, including a cover letter, a CV and a list of any 
publications, should be sent by e-mail to the professors of the 
disciplines concerned:
-              For Law: Prof. Sylvie Sarolea (sylvie.sarolea /at/ uclouvain.be) ;
-              For Political Science: Prof. Amandine Orsini 
(amandine.orsini /at/ uclouvain.be)
-              For Communication Science:
o             Prof. Sophie Del Fa: (sophie.delfa /at/ uclouvain.be)
o             Prof. Andrea Catellani: (andrea.catellani /at/ uclouvain.be)


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