Post-Doc Governance and Regulation of Virtual Environments

The number of virtual environments and their diverse applications are increasing. The immersive virtual environments raise new questions whether the current regulatory framework is adept at regulating the virtual environments. The DIGI-APPS project researches the regulation and governance of the different virtual environments. 

Your position 
The post-doc will be expected to assist in the research project of the DIGI-APPS. This includes the publication of the special issue and conference organization. You will therefore be expected to be the primary point of contact for authors and assist in reviewing articles and conference organization. 
Additionally, you will be required to do independent research into regulation and governance of Metaverse. Depending on your background you will either independently develop a research question or with the project’s principal researcher. The research should result in an article publication on regulating or governing the Metaverse.  

You will be working in the DIGI APPS project and network which consists of researchers from various disciplinary backgrounds. You will therefore enter an international and diverse network of scholars working on Metaverse and digital environments. As the network is varied candidates from all disciplines are welcome to apply.

• You are in possession of a PhD in the field of law, politics, public administration, sociology, anthropology, data science, philosophy, computer sciences, regulation, governance, or economics,
• You have an appropriate academic track record for the skill level, which includes publications in peer-reviewed academic journals,
• You are proficient in English and proficiency in Dutch is considered a benefit,
• You have a background or interest in Metaverse / virtual reality regulation and/or governance,
• Organizational skills are considered a benefit.

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 €4.537 and maximum €6.209 gross per month for full-time employment, based on UFO profile Researcher 3 and salary scale 11. Tilburg University uses a neutral remuneration system based on relevant work experience.
• This is a temporary position in accordance with Article 2.3 paragraph 5 sub b CLA DU. You will be given a temporary contract for the duration of 12 months.
• Vacation pay of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.  
• Over 8 weeks of vacation leave.  
• Hybrid working with home working allowance (€2 p/day) and internet allowance (€25 p/month).  
• Reimbursement sustainable commuting: walking, cycling, and public transport.  
• Options model for additional leave, pension, a bicycle or personal training.  
• Moving allowance (subject to conditions).  
• 30% rule for international employees (if applicable).  
• Pension through ABP.  
• Ample training offer: personal development, leadership, education, research or language courses.  
• Inclusive work culture: everyone welcome, equal opportunities.  
• A campus set in green surroundings easily accessible by public transportation. 

For more information, please 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) Regulating Socio-Technical Change; 3) Connecting Responsible Organizations; and 4) Crime, Criminal Justice and Vulnerability Theory. 

The Department of Public Law & Governance (PLG) is a unique collaboration of researchers in the fields of International Law, European law, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Environmental Law, Public Administration, Legal Philosophy, Political Science, Legal History, and Jurisprudence. Collaboration within the Department is very much inspired by joint research interests.

Would you like to know more before applying? Feel free to contact Annelieke Mooij at a.m.mooij@tilburguniversity.edu. 

We kindly invite you to apply before 30 July; this can only be done online. Address your cover letter to Annelieke Mooij and attach your resume.