The Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, and Society (TILT) at the Tilburg Law School – Tilburg University has a vacancy for a postdoctoral researcher in law. The researcher will conduct research on how the large-scale advent of Artificial Intelligence systems impacts the protection and enforcement of fundamental rights such as the right to privacy and data protection and freedom of expression.

Tilburg Law School is looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join as a Postdoctoral Researcher in Fundamental Rights and Artificial Intelligence within the TILT department. The role involves conducting both doctrinal and empirical research (such as interviews and observations) independently, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Eleni Kosta and Dr. Marco Bassini. The researcher will actively participate in research activities related to the intersection of data protection and Artificial Intelligence, among other topics, working on the European Project CONSENTIS and on the personal grant of Dr Bassini, RetrAIn. Responsibilities include co-authoring publications (including project deliverables, book chapters, law journal articles, and blog posts), supporting the organization of workshops and seminars, participation in project meetings and calls, and engaging in dissemination activities for the projects. On ad hoc basis, the candidate can be assigned minor educational tasks. As a member of TILT, the researcher will participate in departmental meetings and research initiatives, embracing TILT’s interdisciplinary approach.

Tilburg University is curious about how you can contribute to our research, education, impact, and to the team you will be part of. Therefore, we would like to get the best possible picture of your knowledge, insight, skills, and personality. Below, you will find the qualifications we deem important for this position:

• PhD degree in law, or near to submitting the PhD thesis in law, ideally on a topic relating to technology and fundamental rights;
• Excellent written and spoken command of English, as demonstrated by publications in English and/or teaching activities in English (written and spoken command of other languages is a plus); 
• Ability to collaborate with non-academic partners, exchange ideas and communicate knowledge to non-expert audience;
• Didactic and managerial skills;
• Experience with organizing workshops, lecture series and similar events;
• Possession of scientific integrity and willingness to contribute to an open and diversified culture of excellence;
• Ability to supervise students in writing their Master theses in Law & Technology and the ability to read and grade Master theses on a variety of topics in case ad hoc educational tasks will come up;
• Prepared to live in the Netherlands and to be present at Tilburg University at least 2 working days a week in line with TILT’s hybrid policy office hours and commit to integrate in the environment provided by the TILT department and the Tilburg Law School.

To maintain a vibrant and active university community, it is important that we meet each other regularly and that the connection between us remains good. Therefore, the premise is that all staff members carry out their work in the Netherlands and that lecturing is done physically.

Tilburg University offers excellent terms of employment with attention to flexibility and room for (personal) development. We recognize and reward our employees and encourage the use of talents and strengths.

Tilburg University is committed to an open and inclusive culture, embracing diversity, and encouraging the mutual integration of groups of staff and students. We create equal opportunities for all our staff and students so that everyone feels at home in our university community. 

We work in a vibrant and lively (work) environment on our beautiful campus, close to the forest and easily accessible by public transport. We are committed to a sustainable society and challenge you to make an active contribution to this. 

For this position, we offer:

• A position based on 0,8 – 1,0 fte (32 - 40 hours per week);
• This is a vacancy for a temporary position in accordance with Article 2.3 paragraph 5 of the CLA for Dutch universities. You will be given a temporary employment contract for the duration of 36 months.
• A salary of minimum €4.332 and maximum €5.929 gross per month for full time employment, based on UFO profile Researcher 3 and salary scale 11 of the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. Tilburg University uses a neutral remuneration system for salary scaling that is based on relevant education and work experience;
• Vacation allowance (8%) and a year-end bonus (8.3%);
• Vacation days (41 days for a 40-hour work week);
• Full reimbursement of commuting expenses for sustainable travel: walking, biking and public transportation;
• Moving allowance;
• Options Model for benefits and reimbursement of expenses;
• Employees from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a tax-free allowance of 30/20/10% of their taxable wages. We will apply for this reimbursement for you;
• You will be enrolled in the General Pension Fund for Public Employers (ABP) through us;
• Various training courses, for example in leadership skills, personal effectiveness, and career development;
• A wide range of amenities and facilities and various arrangements to create an optimal work-life balance.

Visit working at Tilburg University for more information on our terms of employment. 

Tilburg University

Tilburg University's motto is Understanding Society. Based on this vision, our almost 2,800 employees conduct research, inspire more than 19,000 students of 110 nationalities, and bring people from different disciplines and organizations together to learn from each other. In this way, we want to contribute to solving complex social issues. In doing so, we work from the fields of economics, business and entrepreneurship, social and behavioral sciences, law and public administration, humanities and digital sciences, and theology. We seek the connection between the various disciplines to find solutions to the major issues we face as a society. Our students are educated to become responsible and entrepreneurial thinkers, driven by solidarity, a sense of responsibility, and empathy, who are able to influence and give direction to a rapidly changing society in an innovative way. Tilburg University has a culture of collaboration and co-creation, at local, regional, national, and international level.

Since its founding in 1963, Tilburg Law School has become one of the leading law schools in Europe. Through top research and the provision of high-quality university education, the School contributes to society. Tilburg Law School is organized into five Departments: Public Law and Governance; Law, Technology, Markets and Society; Private, Business and Labour Law; the Fiscal Institute Tilburg; and Criminal Law. The mission of the School is to understand and improve the role of law and public administration in addressing the social problems of today and tomorrow. Through research and education, our scholars contribute to that mission. 

More than 4,000 students pursue a Bachelor's, pre-Master's or Master's degree at Tilburg Law School. Through this education, we train students in law, public administration, and data science. The Tilburg Educational Profile (TEP) is unique in the Netherlands. Central to it are three core concepts: knowledge, skill and character. A university education provides students with the latest substantive knowledge and trains them to be critical thinkers and resilient professionals. In addition, the School is committed to innovative educational concepts and, partly in response to the coronavirus crisis, has invested heavily in the quality of online education and in innovative didactic tools to make and keep students inquisitive. 

Tilburg Law School's research is highly regarded nationally and internationally. The Tilburg Law School Departments work closely together in their research in four signature research programs: 1) Global Law and Governance; 2) Law and Security; 3) Connecting Organizations; and 4) Regulating Socio-Technical Change. 

The Department Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, and Society (TILT) is home to teaching and research on the effects of socio-technical change on the regulation and management of economic activities in an era when information technology is a key driver of innovation. TILT is one of the leading research groups in Europe at the intersection of law, technology, and society. It is based on multidisciplinary research on socio-technical change, aimed at understanding the interaction between technology and social and normative practices to clarify how to address the regulatory challenges of socio-technical change.

We invite you to apply online for this position by the 8th of September 2024 (23:59 CEST). 
More information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Prof. Dr. Eleni Kosta (e.kosta@tilburguniversity.edu)
Dr. Marco Bassini (m.bassini@tilburguniversity.edu)

Please attach the following documents to the application:

1. Cover letter
2. CV
3. Publication list
4. Best publication
5. Contact information of two referees (including name, phone number and e-mail address). We only approach referees for candidates who go to the second selection round.