PhD Position in Juridical science (Public and Parliament Law) (Funded by A*Midex)

RESEARCHER PROFILE PhD / R1: First stage Researcher                   
RESEARCH FIELD(S)1: Public law / Parliamentary law
MAIN SUB RESEARCH FIELD OR DISCIPLINES1: juridical science

JOB /OFFER 
The R2D2 project (Reforming and Refounding the Decision-Making Process in a Democracy) was selected by an international jury as part of the call for white research projects.

The aim of this project is to propose a revision of the Constitution on decision-making processes based on the work of a think-tank. Its originality lies in both its composition and its working methodology. On the first point, the committee is made up exclusively of AMU academics who are experts in issues relating to decision-making processes in various disciplines. On the second point, the emphasis is on collegiality, both in drawing up an assessment of the dysfunctions and in proposing remedial action based on the theoretical concepts that can be mobilised and the hearing of qualified people, while also involving citizens, the addressees of public decisions, solicited via a website and the press.

The PhD student will be placed under the authority of the RST of the R2D2 project, and will be based at the ILF-GERJC (UMR DICE 7318). The position is located in Aix en Provence but occasional travel to AMU sites may be envisaged.

The doctoral student will be required to write a thesis on the theme of the political deliberative process (Contribution to the study of the political deliberative process).

To this end, in conjunction with the RST, the doctoral student will: 

• supervise and coordinate the project.
• monitor, implement and coordinate the project, in particular to maintain its scientific coherence outside the committee meeting periods in conjunction with the RST.
• coordinate the schedule of interviews with qualified persons, carried out by the doctoral students, and the scheduling of committee meetings. 
• collect and standardise all the work carried out by young researchers and participate in the preparation and implementation of the interviews of qualified persons.
• work with the RST and the committee to organise scientific events and disseminate results.
• enrich the website with the various contributions and disseminate them. 
  • use research analysis and management tools.
  • search for data on institutional sites.
  • collect statistical data to feed analysis and research.
  • monitor and update data.

TYPE OF CONTRACT: TEMPORARY / JOB STATUS: FULL TIME
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 16/05/2025 12:00
ENVISAGED STARTING DATE: 01/09/2025
ENVISAGED DURATION: 36 months
JOB NOT FUNDED THROUGH AN EU RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME

WHAT WE OFFER: 3136 € Gross salary
Additional information: The Euraxess Center of Aix-Marseille Université informs foreign visiting professors, researchers, postdoc and PhD candidates about the administrative steps to be undertaken prior to arrival at AMU and the various practical formalities to be completed once in France: visas and entry requirements, insurance, help finding accommodation, support in opening a bank account, etc. More information on AMU EURAXESS Portal 

QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED RESEARCH FIELDS, REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL, PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, OTHER RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS
Soft skills: 

• Self-control, diplomacy, respect for confidentiality 
• Good interpersonal skills with a variety of people 
• Ability to adapt and work as part of a team 
• Organizational skills, rigor, reliability 
• Autonomy, dynamism and versatility

Other required skills: 

• Very good command of written and spoken French
• Very good knowledge of the French parliamentary system
• Knowledge of the university's organization and missions, and its decision-making processes. 
• Mastery of office automation and communication tools and website management
• Use of online survey tools
• Produce summaries, write reports and documents 
• Mastery of oral and written communication techniques 
• Knowing how to situate your actions within the general context and those of your superiors 
• Management of multiple actions within tight schedules

REQUESTED DOCUMENTS OF APPLICATION, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, SELECTION PROCESS

• curriculum vitae and covering letter
• interview, preferably face-to-face

HOW TO APPLY (Please report ONE value E-mail or website; more contacts may be mentioned in the application process)
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