Associate Professor in Regulation of the Twin Transition

Domain of expertise
TILT invites applications from outstanding and experienced legal scholars with a background in Dutch and European Public/Administrative law and technology regulation, who are well-versed and passionate to tackle the new and thorny regulatory issues in the energy domain with a focus on the Dutch legal landscape. 

Technology and data can drive and accelerate sustainability goals. To make this “twin transition” a success, a plethora of legal and regulatory challenges must be addressed, ranging from the relationship between the state and citizens in facilitating the energy transition, new rules for energy sharing among businesses and citizens in smart energy hubs, to the implementation of practical tools in legislative processes, like designing “green & digital” regulatory impact assessments or regulatory eco-systems that set high green standards as well as allow for digital innovation. The selected candidate is expected to connect the legal regimes of administrative law and technology regulation through a focus on energy and related climate issues. 

Job Description
The position involves both research and teaching. On the research side, there is the opportunity to collaborate and take the lead on existing, interdisciplinary projects with public and private stakeholders in Tilburg University’s Academic Collaborative Center for Climate & Energy and initiate new projects and research lines strengthening the Institute’s vision and Research Program Regulating Socio-technical Change. In addition, you will also be the project lead and/or contribute to research on commissioned projects, write tenders with a view to acquiring new research projects, and conduct research for various studies. 
TILT offers a top-notch LLM in Law & Technology and contributes to several other Master’s and bachelor’s programs. The department is also very active in developing initiatives for professional learning. In addition to contributing to these teaching activities, you also engage in diligent thesis supervision on both the Bachelor and Master level, and you are an open, supportive, and sensitive PhD supervisor. The intended ratio between teaching and research is roughly 40%-50%, with the remaining 10% for administrative and managerial duties.

Working at TILT
Working at TILT, means working in a vibrant, interdisciplinary, fast-paced, international, collaborative and inclusive academic environment. As an Associate Professor, you generously share your national and international academic experience and network with early-career colleagues. You actively participate in department meetings, reading groups, and other departmental activities. In close collaboration with the rest of the staff you will also take the lead in preparing such activities and events. We expect you to be in the office three days a week to ensure room for brainstorming, serendipity, and team spirit. 

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 can find the qualifications we consider important for the position.

• Have a PhD in Law;
• Have an in-depth understanding of Dutch and EU public/administrative law and technology regulation, which is reflected in your academic and policy publications.
• Have sufficient knowledge on the technological developments in your field to communicate effectively with tech experts and develop original legal and regulatory work that can guide real-life technological practices. 
• Preferably, have a track-record in (or enthusiasm and concrete ideas to) developing and executing research and education activities in the energy domain with a focus on the Dutch legal landscape and digital technology.
• Have publications commensurate with the stage of your career, indicative of the ability to publish in leading legal academic journals in Dutch and English;
• Have a track-record of successful involvement in PhD (co-)supervision;
• 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 a University Teaching Qualification (in Dutch: BKO) or a similar certificate;
• Be a collaborator with excellent communication skills; 
• Have experience working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment (affinity and experience should be evident from the candidate’s education or past performance in teaching, research or publications);
• Have experience in fulfilling leadership roles within the organization;
• An excellent command of both written and spoken Dutch and English (both C1 level);
• 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;
• 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.

Personal qualities/talents

• You show personal leadership: You take responsibility for your work and career and possess a good level of self-knowledge;
• You have team spirit: You are able to integrate with a team and can express this through collaboration, sharing knowledge and experiences, and contributing to an open and inclusive work environment;
• You are a networker and keen to strengthen and grow your connections with stakeholders in the energy field in the Netherlands and further afield;
• You are flexible and adaptable to adjust your research focus in light of legal and technological developments.

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 €6.286 and maximum €7.651 gross per month for full-time employment, based on UFO profile Associate Professor 2 and salary scale 13. Tilburg University uses a neutral remuneration system based on relevant work experience. 
• This is a vacancy for a position in accordance with article 2.3 paragraph 1 CLA DU. You will have a temporary contract for the duration of 12 (internal) -18 (external) months. If in the opinion of the employer the employee performs well, there is continuation in the same position and equal financial and organisational circumstances, this contract will be succeeded by an employment contract for an indefinite period of time, after reaching the maximum temporary contract duration according to the CLA.
• 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 transport. 
• A monthly internet allowance 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 abroad may be eligible for a tax-free allowance for extraterritorial expenses equal to 30% of taxable salary. 
• A pension with ABP; the largest 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 CLA Dutch Universities. 

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. 

Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, and Society (TILT)
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.

The first selection interviews will take place on April 3, 2025. Tilburg Law School uses structured interviews and part of this is a permanent appointment advisory committee. This committee consists of the following members:  

1. Prof.dr. Maurice Adams, chair
2. Prof.dr. Joseph Mc Cahery, member
3. Prof.mr.dr. Stavros Zouridis, member
4. Prof.dr. Mijke Houwerzijl, member
5. Prof.dr. Morag Goodwin, member 
6. Prof.dr. Panos Delimatsis, member

The selection interviews take place with a representative of the aforementioned committee, supplemented by a member from the department with knowledge of your field. The selection committee is supported by a secretary.

You will ideally start working for Tilburg University on September 1st, 2025. 

This vacancy has been published simultaneously internally and externally. In case of equal suitability, our preference is for an internal candidate.