Due to the growing activities in energy law and the creation of a University Wide Academic Collaborative Centre on Energy Transition and Climate Change, there is a job opportunity for a post-doctoral (senior) researcher in the European and national regulation of the (technological aspects of the) energy transition in the Department of TILT (Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, and Society), with a special focus on hydrogen market regulation and the digitalization of the energy system. TILT is a large, diverse, and interdisciplinary department, home to nearly 70 members of academic staff and a range of legal and social science disciplines. The successful candidate will develop and grow in research and in the development of academic activities with societal impact, both individually and as part of a team of ambitious scholars.

TILT has a vacancy for a post-doctoral (senior) researcher who can make a vital contribution to research and impact activities in the fields of the European and national regulation of the energy transition. 

The successful candidate will initiate and participate in research on the European and national regulation of the energy transition carried out by the team of Prof. Lavrijssen, part of the Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, and Society (TILT). The successful applicant will contribute to the research on commissioned projects, writing tenders and conducting research for various European and national studies as well as contribute to the signature research plan "regulating socio-technical change". The candidate will work in close collaboration with TILT staff in preparing activities and events on the regulation of the energy transition, including initiatives for professional learning. The candidate will also play an important role in facilitating and stimulating interdisciplinary cooperation in the University Wide Academic Collaborative Centre on Energy Transition and Climate Change.  

Tilburg University believes that academic excellence is achieved through the combination of outstanding research and education in which social impact is made by sharing knowledge. In doing so, we recognize that excellence is not only achieved through individual performance but mostly through team effort in which each team member acts as a leader, connecting people. 

• You have a PhD in Law (or have your defense date planned), ideally on a topic relating to the regulation of the energy or climate transition or a related topic. 
• You like to work on complex legal questions related to the energy transition and to work on legal solutions in co-creation with societal partners.
• Your quality and growth potential in the field of research is evident from peer reviewed international and national publications.
• You are willing to apply for external research funding, at national and/or European level;
• You have scientific integrity and will contribute to an open and diversified culture of excellence. 
• You are a collaborator with good communication skills. 
• You are fluent in English and preferably also in Dutch or are prepared to learn Dutch. 
• You are committed to be an active member of our team and the department and to integrate in the environment provided by the department and the school.

Tilburg University assumes the provision of face-to-face education and building a community. 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.

The successful candidate may be asked to perform other duties which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role of postdoctoral researcher (e.g., providing some (guest) lectures and supervising master students).

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 feel part of a team and express this through collaboration, sharing knowledge and experiences, and contributing to an open and inclusive work environment. 

Tilburg University is among the top employers in the Netherlands and has excellent terms of employment.

This is a position for 0.8 – 1.0  FTE (32 - 40 hours per week) of full working time. 

The salary amounts to a minimum of €3,974 and a maximum of €5,439 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.

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. 

You are entitled to a vacation allowance of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3% of your gross annual income. If you work 40 hours per week, you will receive 41 paid days of leave per year.

Tilburg University offers excellent employment conditions with attention to flexibility and (personal) development and has excellent fringe benefits (one of the best non-profit employers in the Netherlands), such as an Options Model for employment conditions and an excellent reimbursement of moving expenses.

We make clear agreements on career paths and offer all kinds of facilities and arrangements to maintain an optimal balance between work and private life. You can also follow numerous training courses, for example, in the areas of leadership skills, personal effectiveness, and career development. 

All employees of the university are covered by the so-called General Pension Fund for Public Employers (Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP). Researchers from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a tax-free allowance of 30% of their taxable salary. The university applies for this allowance on their behalf. The university offers attractive fringe benefits (one of the best non-profit employers in the Netherlands),

Tilburg University values an open and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity and encourage the mutual integration of groups of employees and students. We focus on creating equal opportunities for all our employees and students so that everyone feels at home in our university community.

Tilburg University has a lively campus in beautiful green surroundings that is easily accessible by public transport. We are committed to a sustainable society and challenge you to make an active contribution.

Please 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 more than 1,500 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. 

Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology and Society (TILT)

The department Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, and Society (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.