Posted 9/17/09
TILBURG UNIVERSITY
Tilburg Institute of Comparative and Transnational Law
Post-doc
Tilburg University is a modern university, specialised in
the humanities and the social sciences. The high quality of
the Law Faculty's broad internationally oriented courses
and innovative research has earned the faculty an
international reputation. The Faculty hosts several
research institutes, including TILEC, INTERVICT, TILT and
TICOM. Its inspiring and open culture makes working at the
Faculty a pleasure.
ABOUT TICOM:
In 2008 the Faculty established the new Tilburg Institute
of Comparative and Transnational Law (TICOM). TICOM is a
research institute devoted to studying law from an
international perspective. Its main focus is how law can be
perceived beyond the nation-state and adopts an approach in
which various areas of law are explored in an integrative
way. TICOM is aiming to become a leading centre for an
innovative approach towards comparative and transnational
law. It offers a stimulating academic environment by:
- attracting talented PhD researchers and post-docs
- inviting (foreign) researchers to visit the Tilburg
campus and give seminars
- organising invited conferences
- stimulating interdisciplinary work
JOB DESCRIPTION:
TICOM has a vacancy for a Post-doc (F/M, 1,0 fte) Vacancy
number 699.09.33. This is an exciting post that will play a
crucial role in the development of TICOM. The position is
for a talented and highly motivated post-doc with a strong
interest in European private law and/or comparative law.
The post-doc helps to build up TICOM in terms of
organisation and will also be expected to engage in high-
level research in the core of TICOM's research programme.
He or she will also participate in some teaching
activities. The successful candidate will work closely
together with the director of TICOM (Prof. Jan Smits) and
with other researchers in the Institute.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
The candidate must have a PhD in law (or expect to obtain
one within six months), be highly motivated and committed
to achieving excellence in the form of productivity and
publications. He or she must have a profound interest in
European private law and/or comparative law. The candidate
should also have strong organisational skills and have the
ability to obtain research funding. The ability to
communicate and work in English is essential, given the
international environment of TICOM. Any experience in
interdisciplinary settings and in dealing with various
areas of the law will be considered a strong point.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Tilburg University is among the top of Dutch employers and
has an excellent policy concerning terms of employment. The
salary for the position of a Post-doc on a full-time basis
ranges between Euro 2379 - and Euro 4374 - gross per month
(not included are various allowances). The target starting
date will be as soon as possible.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
This position is an exciting opportunity for a motivated
researcher to join the vibrant research community at
Tilburg University. More information about the university
and the faculty of law is available on:
http://www.tilburguniversity.nl
and about TICOM on:
http://www.tilburguniversity.nl/ticom
FURTHER INFORMATION:
For more information regarding the vacancy, please contact:
CONTACT: Prof. Jan Smits
Tel: +31-(0)13-4668960
or
Email: MAILTO:jan.smits@uvt.nl
Your written application with motivation letter, CV and
list of publications should be sent, before 1 October 2009,
to:
Email: MAILTO:frw.pz@uvt.nl
Please mention the vacancy number.
It is the policy of the university to increase the number
of women employed. Also members of ethnic minority groups
and handicapped people are explicitly invited to apply.