This fellowship at Tilburg University for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Consumer Law & Digital Regulation is an exciting opportunity for candidates interested in the intersection of law and technology. This fellowship is provided for the Horizon Europe project ‘Using AI to Support Regulators and Policy Makers’ (AI4POL). This project aims to conduct both fundamental legal research on the development of EU digital regulation in three areas and to design future-proof governance structures enabling regulators and enforcers to maximize the potential and minimize the risks of AI and data technologies.
About Tilburg University
Tilburg University is an academic, inclusive, and engaged community. Together with nearly 3,000 employees, we are committed to broad prosperity, sustainability, and inclusion, for current and future generations. Tilburg University develops and shares knowledge for the requirements of people and our society.
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.
In particular, this fellowship/ job includes three areas or case studies:
- Online consumer manipulation (under EU consumer law and the AI Act);
- Regulation of data sharing (under the Data Act);
- Regulation of self-preferencing in rankings (under the Digital Markets Act).
Position Overview
- Department: Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, and Society
- Location: Tilburg, Netherlands
- FTE: 0.8 or 1.0 (32 or 40 hours/week)
- Duration: 36 months
- Salary: €4,492 – €6,148 gross per month
- Application Deadline: October 27, 2024
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support the coordination of the legal Work Package of the AI4POL project.
- Contribute to publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Supervise Bachelor and Master theses.
- Participate in events and activities within the Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, and Society (TILT) and Tilburg Law and Economics Center (TILEC).
Requirements
- Education: Completed PhD in EU consumer or digital regulation or a PhD manuscript approved by supervisors.
- Interests: Strong interest in the regulation of digital platforms, data, and AI in the EU.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Experience in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Ability to supervise students and work in teams.
- Location Commitment: Willingness to work on-site at Tilburg University 2-3 days a week.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Over 8 weeks of vacation leave.
- Home office allowance and reimbursement for sustainable commuting.
- Opportunities for personal and professional development.
Application Process
Candidates are invited to apply online by October 27, 2024, and must submit:
1) A cover letter, explaining your motivation for applying for this position;
2) your CV, including publication list;
3) A research statement of up to 1000 words, illuminating your interest in contributing to the case studies of the legal Work Package of the AI4POL project as described above;
4) A Sample of your recent written work (for instance a journal article or PhD chapter);
5) Contact information for two referees (including name, phone number, and e-mail address). We only approach referees for candidates who go to the second interview round.
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