Tilburg Law School (TLS), Department of European and International Public Law (EIP), jointly with the Tilburg Law and Economics Center (TILEC) at Tilburg University
Assistant Professor/TILEC Research Coordinator

The Tilburg Law School (TLS), Department of European and International Public Law (EIP), jointly with the Tilburg Law and Economics Center (TILEC) at Tilburg University offer the following position: Assistant Professor/TILEC Research Coordinator.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The holder of the position will have the following functions:

Research (0,4fte):
- Actively contribute to the operationalization of the TILEC research program (http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/research/institutes-and-research-groups/tilec/research/program) on the governance of economic activity. We understand this topic as the design, implementation and operation of the structures, legal or otherwise, needed to sustain economic activity, notably through contract law, corporate law, property law, competition policy or regulation. Based on their high academic and policy relevance, TILEC has chosen to give priority to the following research areas (i) institutions, (ii) competition policy, (iii) innovation, (iv) health care markets, (v) network industries and (vi) finance, trade and investment.
- Interest and expertise on EU external relations and EU economic law, particularly investment law, as evidenced by publications and/or presentations at conferences, would be a strong asset for this post.
- contribute to the dialogue between the disciplines of law and economics, especially through generating interdisciplinary research output.
- pursue research leading to publications that are internationally excellent/world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour.
- become an active member of TILEC, especially by participating in TILEC events and activities, presenting and discussing research output regularly with the research group and representing TILEC outside of Tilburg University.
- pursue suitable funding opportunities to support own research and, if applicable, work on contract research jointly with other TILEC members.

Research coordination (0,2fte):
- organize and coordinate the weekly TILEC internal events and TILEC seminars.
- contribute to the dissemination of TILEC research and its effective communication.
- contribute to the day-to-day management of TILEC.
- represent TILEC where appropriate and act as a liaison for TILEC with other research institutes within Tilburg Law School and Tilburg University.
- assist in the preparation of grant proposals by TILEC members.
- foster collegiality and interaction between TILEC members.

Teaching (0,4 fte):
- contribute appropriately to the supervision of postgraduate research work.
- contribute to curriculum development and coordinate teaching on the undergraduate or LLM programs in the Department of European and International Public Law (EIP).

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must:
- hold a doctoral degree in Law (PhD), or at least have submitted the manuscript of their dissertation, with the approval of their supervisor.
- have research interests and expertise in the broader areas of the TILEC research program and more particularly on issues relating to trade and investment, as evidenced by their Ph.D., publications and other activities.
- be used to working in an inter-disciplinary environment with other lawyers and economists (or at least be able and willing to do so).
- have demonstrable potential to produce and publish research output at international/world-leading levels of excellence.
- be able and willing to work in a team and undertake administration tasks.
- be proactive and accountable, able to prioritize across responsibilities, and manage varied commitments.
- have excellent interpersonal and strong and effective communication skills.
- be able to deliver effective undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching in law including in EU law.
- be able to successfully undertake administrative roles or have experience of undertaking such roles.
- have perfect command of English. Knowledge of Dutch would be an asset, but it is not required.
- be available to start working preferably on 1 September 2013 or soon afterwards.
- be present at Tilburg University throughout the working week and be willing to integrate in the environment of TILEC and of the European and International Public Law department.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Tilburg University is rated among the top Dutch employers and has excellent terms of employment. The selected candidates will initially be appointed for a fixed period of one year. Upon positive evaluation, the contract can be extended for another period of three years. Selected candidates will be ranked in the Dutch university employment system (UFO). Depending on the candidates' experience, the starting gross salary will vary Euro 3227,- and 4418,- per month (for a full-time appointment) based on scale 11 of the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) Dutch Universities. Researchers from outside the Netherlands may qualify for a tax-free allowance equal to 30% of their taxable salary. The university will apply for such an allowance on their behalf. The university offers very good fringe benefits (it is one of the best non-profit employers in the Netherlands), such as an options model for terms and conditions of employment and excellent reimbursement of moving expenses.

Contract type: This is a temporary position of 4 years, starting with a fixed period of one year to evaluate performance, with possibility of extension and promotion to the associate professor level upon excellent performance at the end of the 4-year term.

ABOUT TILBURG UNIVERSITY: Tilburg University is an inspiring university offering a stimulating and challenging environment for students, staff, and alumni. The university highly values authenticity, academic freedom, and continuous development. In its top-quality education and research programs in the disciplines of the social sciences and the humanities, the university is committed to addressing quality issues in society at national and international levels. It does so by training people for positions of responsibility in society and by contributing to socially sustainable solutions.

Tilburg University draws on a rich tradition which nourishes reflection and which also encourages the academic community's awareness of its philosophy of life in relation to academic discipline.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF LAW: Tilburg University is a modern and specialized university. With a broad variety of international programs and innovating research, the School of Law stands for high quality. Research at the Tilburg University Faculty of Law is conducted in an organization that fosters diversity. The Tilburg Graduate Law School is responsible for the training and guidance of its Research Master students and of the Faculty's PhD researchers. With its open and inspiring atmosphere, this Faculty is a congenial working environment.

ABOUT TILEC: The Tilburg Law and Economics Center is a joint venture of the Schools of Law and of Economics at Tilburg University, fostering interdisciplinary research on issues relating to governance of economic activity. TILEC's mission consists in bringing together economists and legal scholars at Tilburg University to perform academically path-breaking academic research relevant for society. TILEC provides support for, and stimulates, the research activities of its members, thereby enhancing the intellectual climate. TILEC aims to be recognized as a leading center worldwide, both in academic and policy circles.

TILEC was born out of the recognition that the traditional ways of organizing academic research - along faculty lines - are no longer adequate today. Researchers in law strive to draw upon economics and yearn to work with economists, and vice versa. Furthermore, the outside world - market actors, authorities, practitioners - has come to expect researchers from law and from economics to work together, putting a premium on research that rests on both disciplines. Given its excellent Schools of Economics and Law, Tilburg University was in an ideal position to meet the expectations of researchers and the outside world alike and for the past 10 years TILEC has been the vehicle for doing so.

Today, the activities of TILEC include:
- cutting-edge research in the area of governance of economic activity that is at the same time academically groundbreaking and practically relevant.
- an intensive events calendar (academic seminars, workshops and conferences) aiming to stimulate discussion, and to increase the speed of knowledge creation and dissemination.
- an active visitors program.
- contributions to bachelors and masters programmes in law and in economics links and exchanges with other high-quality centers active in the same areas.

FURTHER INFORMATION: Additional information about Tilburg University and TILEC can be found at http://www.tilburguniversity.nl/tilec. Specific information about the vacancy can be obtained from prof. Panos Delimatsis at: P.Delimatsis@tilburguniversity.edu

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications must include:
- a curriculum vitae
- a list of publications
- a motivation letter
- a statement of current and future research plans of no more than 2,000 words
- the names and addresses of two referees. Referees will be contacted for shortlisted candidates only.

Applications must be submitted before 17 June 2013. Please note that the interviews are expected to be held on 27 June 2013. You can apply for this vacancy only online through our vacancy site: http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about-tilburg-university/working-at/wp