Researcher in (Inter)national & Medical Law (M/F/X) (DEMINAL)

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Researcher in (Inter)national & Medical Law (M/F/X) (DEMINAL)

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Offer DescriptionIn the framework of the DEMINAL project, we are looking for a full-time researcher with a masters / licence degree in law.ContextThe Royal Military Academy of Belgium (RMA) is a military institution responsible for the basic academic, military and physical training of future officers, and for the continuing advanced training of officers during their active career in the Belgian Defense department (Homepage | RMA). It is fully recognized as a university, fulfilling the same criteria as civilian universities. The Royal Military Academy is also conducting scientific research at university level for projects funded by the Belgian Defense department or external sources.This vacancy is part of a cooperation between the Chair of Law of the Department of Behavioral Sciences of the RMA and the Antwerp Health Law and Ethics Chair (AHLEC) of the University of Antwerp (UA). There will furthermore be close collaboration with Defence partners. You will conduct scientific research at university level on a project entitled DEfence Medics & (Inter)NAtional Law (DEMINAL), a principal aim of which is to prepare a double doctorate (RMA/UA) in this field. You will as such be a member of the international law team within the research unit Military Law at the RMA and become affiliated to AHLEC.StudyNational and international law require substantial consideration when facilitating health care services during a disruptive health crisis or in an Art. 3-5 NATO-Treaty context. However, both at the national and the international level there is at this moment a lack of sufficient and/or clear regulations to facilitate medical support in such scenarios. The objective of the DEMINAL project is to critically examine the (inter)national legal framework for medical operations/activities in case of possible crisis and/or art. 3 and 5 NATO-Treaty situations, and to offer policy support and substantiated proposals in case of gaps or when changes/updates are needed or advisory. Issues range from e.g. international agreements on clinical guidelines in resource constrained environments over the implications of battlefield conditions (large number of patients, prolonged care by embedded medics, …) to logistical aspects.Main TasksYou will conduct multifaceted research (focusing on international agreements, IHL, human rights, patient rights, data protection, procurement of pharmaceutical products, health surveillance obligations, medical professions regulations, etc.) into questions relating to, as well as (necessary) changes or additions to, the (inter)national legal framework applicable to medical operations/actions under Artt. 3 and 5 NATO-Treaty. This will include:

• Providing policy and operations support research to prioritize and determine focal points and address specific acute questions.
• Preparing (the first parts) of a PhD in social & military sciences/law at the RMA/University of Antwerp with supervisors at both universities, which entails conducting initial exploratory and even elaborative (more in-depth) doctoral research (identifying and selecting specific themes and questions for thorough critical analysis and commencing this scientific research).
• Seeking and acquiring RMA-internal or external research funding (for further PhD research and/or related research projects).
• Preparing (inter)national scientific publications & participating in conferences, seminars, etc.
• Assisting in scientific and administrative duties (in limited amount).

Where to apply E-mailerm-deao-rswo@mil.beRequirementsResearch Field Juridical sciences Education Level Master Degree or equivalentSkills/QualificationsRequired skillsTechnical skillsThe applicant shall have a masters /licence degree in law.

• Training or experience in (Belgian/European/international) medical law is required.
• Training or experience in international law, in particular rules on peace & security and international humanitarian law, is highly recommended.
• Training or experience in public law (incl. administrative law) is recommended.
• Experience in writing and/or publishing is an added value.

Personal skills

• You conduct scientific research in an independent and correct way within a multidisciplinary environment.
• You are curious and think in an innovative and creative way.
• You take initiative, solve problems autonomously and find alternatives or solutions, whilst being open for discussion and feedback.
• You communicate your results in a clear, concise and precise manner.
• You are involved and result oriented and are able to meet deadlines.
• You commit yourself in your job by giving the best of yourself, strive towards the highest quality standards and persevere when needed.
• You are flexible and can adapt yourself to changing circumstances.
• You are comfortable travelling/commuting for professional missions both domestically and abroad.
• You are honest, loyal towards the institution and respect confidentiality.
• You plan and manage proactively your self-development, while being critical of your own functioning and striving for further self-improvement.
• You behave in a respectful way towards others, their ideas and opinions as well as towards procedures and instructions.
• You will be working very closely together with Defence partners. Confidentiality is therefore an absolute must.

Other skills

• The applicant shall be fluent in either Dutch or French (oral / written) and have a professional working knowledge of the other language.
• The applicant shall have good knowledge of English (oral / written).

Specific RequirementsSpecific requirement

• The researcher may be exposed to classified information and will therefore have to obtain the required security clearance. The candidate must consent with the background check required to obtain this clearance, which will be executed by Belgian Defense.
• Working for the Patrimony requires living in Belgium for the duration of the study.

Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentLanguages FRENCH Level BasicLanguages DUTCH Level BasicResearch Field Juridical sciences Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Internal Application form(s) needed20240701_P-RMA-131_Template_Job-description_ENG_DEMINAL.pdfEnglish(282.42 KB – PDF)Additional InformationBenefitsContract

• Probable date of recruitment: 1 October 2024, in consultation with the applicant.
• Status: Full-time employment based on a long-term contract with the Patrimony of the Royal Military Academy (you will not be a civil servant).
• NB: your contract will be open-ended, but the financing of the contract will be tied to the funding project, which is guaranteed for 18 months. There is a high chance for the project to be prolonged after this initial period, depending on the availability of new funding.
• Wage scale: class A1 (holder of a Master’s degree in Science or equivalent). RMA-Patrimony applies a merit-based research career track, allowing researchers to advance in wage scale based upon annual evaluations.
• Holiday pay.

Extra-legal benefits

• Possibility to benefit from a bilingualism allowance (Dutch/French) following a SELOR test;
• End-of-year bonus;
• Free DKV hospitalization insurance. Possibility of additional affiliation for one or more persons living under the same roof: spouse, child(ren) (50% of the price per additional member);
• Bike allowance / Free public transport (home-work commute);
• Meal vouchers (6€ / day);
• Free access to campus sports facilities outside working hours;
• On-campus restaurant and cafeteria with democratic prices (discount on the daily menu);
• Flexible working hours within the 38-hour week;
• Teleworking possible with allowance;
• Holidays o 29 days holiday / year from the 1st year of contract (then from 45 years: +1 day holiday every 5 years) o + 1 week OFF every year between Christmas and New year’s Eve (independent of the annual balance of holidays).
• Advantages and interesting offers thanks to the Benefits@work card (discounts, vouchers…);
• Entitlement to services offered by the ‘Office Central d’Action Sociale et Culturelle de la Défense’ (OCASC): among others holiday centres, discount on travel organised by the tour operator…;
• Possibility of benefiting from the nursery funded by Belgian Defence (subject to availability).

Selection processApplicationAt RMA you will be working in a military environment. That is why everyone is expected to undergo a security verification. Please add to your application the filled out document. The form can be downloaded from: (Dutch) or (French).We cannot unfortunately provide an English version of this document.Send by email:

• a motivational letter;
• a CV;
• a scan of your ID card (both sides);
• the filled out security document;

to Prof.dr. Steven Dewulf ( ) and to Mrs Helena BRUYNINCKX ( ).Please mention clearly the reference of the project: DEMINAL.Application deadline: 1st of August 2024.The interviews will be conducted by a selection committee consisting of members of RMA, AHLEC and/or Defence.The interviews will take place at the Royal Military Academy, Hobbemastraat 8, 1000 Brussels or exceptionally online. The date and time of the interviews will be communicated to the preselected candidates.Additional commentsWorkplace

• Royal Military Academy, Avenue de la Renaissance 30, 1000 Brussels.
• (Occasional/regular) presence at AHLEC (Venusstraat 23, 2000 Antwerp) may be required.
• Occasional travels abroad for scientific conference and other professional missions.

Points of contact

• Concerning the research project: prof. Dr. Steven Dewulf (

) * Concerning the recruitment modalities: Mrs Helena Bruyninckx (
) * For more information about the Royal Military Academy, see Homepage | RMA

• For more information about AHLEC, see AHLEC | Antwerp Health Law and Ethics Chair | Universiteit Antwerpen (uantwerpen.be)

Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Royal Military Academy – Patrimony Country Belgium State/Province Brussels City Brussels Postal Code 1000 Street Hobbemastraat 8 GeofieldContact State/ProvinceBrussels CityBrussels WebsiteStreetHobbemastraat 8 Postal Code1000 E-MailERM-DEAO-RSWO@mil.be Phone+3224413750STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Wed, 03 Jul 2024 06:41:10 GMT

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