Will you be our next Associate Professor who can contribute to research and teaching in the domain of Energy Law and Digital Technologies? Are you fascinated by the challenges of climate change, the energy transition, the evolution of energy markets, and the role of technology? Do you like working in a team and want to make an impact with your research? This is your chance!
TILT invites applications in the field of Energy Law. You will primarily work on topics related to the impact of digital technologies in the energy sector. The position involves both research and teaching, with the opportunity to collaborate on existing energy projects and develop new ones. Your expertise and capacity enable you to develop top-notch research in the following areas: Dutch energy law and policy, the intersection of energy law with climate/environmental law, the impact of digital technologies on the law and regulation of energy markets, as well as the role of technology in regulation more broadly, with a distinct focus on Dutch policy developments.

The candidate will develop and grow in education as well as in research, both individually and as part of a team of ambitious scholars.

The candidate must have expertise in Dutch energy law and policy. The research of the candidate will be linked to the TILT Signature Research Plan: Regulating Socio-Technical Change. This is a forward-looking research program that seeks to shape the Department’s agenda for research and policy at the intersection of law, regulation, and technology. The candidate will have experience in the actual and potential role of digital technologies in the field of energy as well as the impact of technology on law and regulation more generally. 

The candidate is expected to develop original, fundamental research as well as engage in policy-relevant research. The candidate is also expected to collaborate in and develop research projects in collaboration with others at TILT working on data justice and AI governance as well as with other research centers at the University, like the Academic Workspace on Climate and Energy and the Constitutionalizing in the Anthropocene project at Tilburg Law School.

The candidate will also contribute to research on commissioned projects, take the initiative to write tenders to acquire new research projects, and conduct research for various studies. (S)he will work in close collaboration with the rest of the staff in preparing activities and events, including initiatives for professional learning. 

TILT offers a Master Program in Law & Technology and contributes to several other Master`s and Bachelor`s programs. The candidate will contribute to teaching courses that TILT is involved in and will be supervising Bachelor’s and Master’s thesis students and may be asked to assist in the supervision of PhD projects. The candidate will also take the lead or contribute to professional education in the fields of their expertise. Such professional education will be provided in both Dutch and English. The intended ratio between teaching and research is roughly 40%-50%, with the remaining 10% for administrative duties.

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. As such, we seek candidates with the following qualifications: 

• Have a PhD in Law;
• Have a very good understanding of Dutch and EU energy law and policy; 
• Demonstrate a keen interest in developing research and education activities in the field of Dutch energy law and policy, but also in the broader field of EU internal market law;
• Have publications commensurate with the stage of the candidate’s career, indicative of the ability to publish in leading academic journals in Dutch and English;
• Be willing to apply for external research funding and participate or take the lead in applications for projects, at the national and European level (existing experience will be considered as an advantage);
• Have demonstrable teaching experience and fine didactic skills; 
• Have a University Teaching Qualification (in Dutch: BKO), or be prepared to acquire this within the first two years of employment; 
• Excellent (written and verbal) proficiency in Dutch and English (level C1);
• You are flexible and adaptable to adjust your research focus in light of legal and technological developments;
• Be a collaborator with first-class communication skills, and have experience working in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments (affinity and experience should be evident from the candidate’s education or past performance in teaching, research or publications);
• Show scientific integrity and contribute to an open and diversified academic culture; 
• Be committed to being an active member of our team and the department, and to integrate into the environment provided by the department and the Law School;
• You demonstrate personal leadership: you take responsibility for your work and career and possess a good level of self-knowledge;  
• Tilburg University provides in-person and hybrid education. The starting point is that all employees perform their work in the Netherlands. This means, among other things, that new employees are expected to move to the Netherlands before the start of their employment.

Tilburg University offers excellent benefits in a pleasant working environment:

• A position based on 0.8 - 1.0 fte (32 - 40 hours per week).
• A salary of minimum of €5,441 and maximum € 6,986 gross per month for full-time employment, based on UFO profile Associate Professor 2 and salary scale 12. Tilburg University uses a neutral remuneration system based on relevant education and work experience.
• This is a vacancy for a structural position in accordance with Article 2.3 paragraph 1 of the CLA DU. You will initially receive a temporary contract for the duration of 12 (internal candidates) or 18 (external candidates) months. If proven suitable and continuation in the same position, a permanent contract will be entered into after this period.
• Vacation pay of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3%. 
• Over 8 weeks of vacation leave. 
• The opportunity to work partly on campus and partly from home with a home office allowance of €2 per day.
• Reimbursement for sustainable commuting: walking, cycling, and public transportation. 
• A monthly internet fee of €25.
• An Options Model in which you exchange benefits for things such as additional leave, more pension, a bicycle or personal training at our Sports Center. 
• A moving allowance (subject to conditions). 
• Employees from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for the 30/20/10% tax facility.
• A pension with ABP; the most sustainable Dutch pension fund.
• Training in personal development, career development, leadership, education, and research or a language course at our Language Center. 
• A work culture in which we embrace differences, everyone is welcome and given equal opportunities. 
• A vibrant campus in green surroundings that is easily accessible by public transport. 

For more information, see our website and the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities.

Tilburg University

Tilburg University is an academic, inclusive, and engaged community. Together with nearly 3,000 employees, we are committed to broad prosperity, sustainably, and inclusion. For current and future generations. We develop and share knowledge for the requirements of people and our society. This is how we contribute to solving complex social issues and help society move forward.

We educate our 19,500 students of 110 nationalities to become responsible leaders with knowledge, skills, and character. With our education and research for broad prosperity, we exceedingly focus on themes such as mental and preventive care, an inclusive labor market, the energy transition, and digitalization.

About Tilburg Law School
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 Science (TILT) is home to education and research on the effects of socio-technical change on the regulation and governance of economic activities in an era where 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 premised on the multidisciplinary study of socio-technical change, aiming at understanding the interaction of technology and social and normative practices in order to clarify how regulatory challenges of socio-technical change can be addressed. TILT builds on a vibrant and strong community of international and interdisciplinary researchers. Reading groups, lectures, departmental meetings and work-in- progress meetings are organized regularly. Social activities such as a monthly get-together are also hosted. We value meeting each other in person; we cherish and actively invest in an open, respectful, supportive, and inspiring atmosphere.

Would you like to know more before applying? Feel free to contact Prof. Giorgio Monti at g.monti@tilburguniversity.edu.

We cordially invite you to apply before October 27, 2024, (23:59 CEST); this can only be done online. Address your cover letter to Prof. Esther Keymolen and attach your CV. In order to make a good selection, we also ask you to provide the following documents: 

• An official copy of your university degree 
• Grades list 
• Publication list and one or two publications 
• Contact details of at least two referees 

We only approach referees for candidates invited to the second round of interviews