Join our team!
Prof. André Nollkaemper, University Professor of International Law and Sustainability and Academic Director of SEVEN (UvA's climate change institute), is looking for an enthusiastic student assistant in the field of international law to support his research projects and provide organisational support for research initiatives .
What you will do
- Support Prof. Nollkaemper's research and legal advisory work (literature reviews, case-law analysis, and drafting research memos)
- Support Prof. Nollkaemper's work for the Institut de Droit International on international food law
- Provide administrative and organisational support for research projects, including arranging meetings
What we ask from you
- A student in the Master's track in Public International Law, or in another programme but with a strong knowledge of and interest in international law
- Interested in international legal questions relating to sustainability (welcome, though not required)
- Able to demonstrate research experience working with international law materials
- A clear communicator in English; knowledge of Dutch is a welcome addition
- Able to work independently
- Accurate and detail-oriented
- Availabile during (part of) the summer of 2026 and first semester of 2026-2027
What we offer
We are offering a challenging and diverse position in an ambitious environment. The position is temporary for the duration of a year, with a two-month probation period. The position can start as soon as possible (June/July). Availability during (part of) the summer is a plus. Minimum 8 hours per week, up to 16 hours possible. The gross monthly salary ranges between €3.084 and €3.141, based on a 38-hour work week (scale SA, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities – CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten). The University of Amsterdam offers an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus. The CAO for Dutch Universities applies. The CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten applies.
About the institute
SEVEN is the climate institute of the University of Amsterdam, bringing together the knowledge of all 7 faculties of the UvA: Economics and Business, the Faculty of Humanities, the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the Faculty of Science, the Amsterdam Law School, and the Faculty of Dentistry. SEVEN deploys UvA-wide knowledge to combat climate change and make vulnerable societies, anywhere in the world, more resilient. Radical and transformative changes are needed to achieve the agreed climate goals. To contribute to this, we always adopt a systems perspective and an inter- and transdisciplinary approach, bringing together all the knowledge and expertise available within the UvA.
Are you an enthusiastic student assistant in the field of international law? Then we are looking for you!
Join our team!
Prof. André Nollkaemper, University Professor of International Law and Sustainability and Academic Director of SEVEN (UvA's climate change institute), is looking for an enthusiastic student assistant in the field of international law to support his research projects and provide organisational support for research initiatives .
What you will do
- Support Prof. Nollkaemper's research and legal advisory work (literature reviews, case-law analysis, and drafting research memos)
- Support Prof. Nollkaemper's work for the Institut de Droit International on international food law
- Provide administrative and organisational support for research projects, including arranging meetings
What we ask from you
- A student in the Master's track in Public International Law, or in another programme but with a strong knowledge of and interest in international law
- Interested in international legal questions relating to sustainability (welcome, though not required)
- Able to demonstrate research experience working with international law materials
- A clear communicator in English; knowledge of Dutch is a welcome addition
- Able to work independently
- Accurate and detail-oriented
- Availabile during (part of) the summer of 2026 and first semester of 2026-2027
What we offer
We are offering a challenging and diverse position in an ambitious environment. The position is temporary for the duration of a year, with a two-month probation period. The position can start as soon as possible (June/July). Availability during (part of) the summer is a plus. Minimum 8 hours per week, up to 16 hours possible. The gross monthly salary ranges between €3.084 and €3.141, based on a 38-hour work week (scale SA, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities – CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten). The University of Amsterdam offers an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus. The CAO for Dutch Universities applies. The CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten applies.
About the institute
SEVEN is the climate institute of the University of Amsterdam, bringing together the knowledge of all 7 faculties of the UvA: Economics and Business, the Faculty of Humanities, the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the Faculty of Science, the Amsterdam Law School, and the Faculty of Dentistry. SEVEN deploys UvA-wide knowledge to combat climate change and make vulnerable societies, anywhere in the world, more resilient. Radical and transformative changes are needed to achieve the agreed climate goals. To contribute to this, we always adopt a systems perspective and an inter- and transdisciplinary approach, bringing together all the knowledge and expertise available within the UvA.
For further information, please contact Andre Nollkaemper, p.a.nollkaemper@uva.nl
You can submit your application via the red button.
Your application should include:
- a cover letter;
- your CV and academic transcript (in a single file).
