Postdoctoral Researcher in Information Law

What do you have to offer?

We are looking for a researcher who likes to:

• Develop, conduct, and publish research and present on (inter)national conferences;
• Contribute to the public debate and organize outreach activities;
• Help to establish and contribute to the research in terms of events, research meetings and activities;
• Contribute to new grant applications;
• Collaborate with other postdocs and faculty members within the project and other relevant projects of the Institute for Information Law;
• Give guest lectures in the area of your expertise at BA or MA level at the University of Amsterdam and supervise a limited number of student theses.

In addition, you have:

• A clear research interest in the topic of the project (documented by publications and grant applications);
• An excellent written and spoken command of English, as demonstrated by publications in English languages journals (written and spoken command of Dutch and German is a plus);
• The ability, willingness, and commitment to do autonomous work in a multidisciplinary team that includes legal scholars, communication scholars, ethici, and data scientists;
• The ability and willingness to do some travelling;

• Experience with organizing workshops, lecture series, and similar events;
• A relevant PhD degree in Law. Candidates who are due to submit their dissertation before October 1, 2022 are welcome to apply.

What can we offer you?

We offer an employment contract for the period of 2 years, with a probationary period of two months. The preferred starting date is November 1, 2022.

Your salary, depending on your relevant experience on commencement of the employment contract, ranges between €3.974 to €5.439 (scale 11) gross per month on the basis of a full working week of 38 hours. This sum does not include the 8% holiday allowance and the 8.3% year-end allowance. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU) is applicable.

In addition we offer:

• A position where own initiative and input are highly valued;

• An enthusiastic and dynamic team that is open to new colleagues;
• An inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam.
  

About us

The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest spectrum of degree programmes. It is an intellectual hub with 39,000 students, 6,000 employees and 3,000 doctoral students who are all committed to a culture of inquiring minds.

The postdoctoral researcher will be working at the Institute for Information Law and will be part of the Amsterdam Law School .

The Institute for Information Law (IViR), officially established in 1989, is one of the largest research centers in the field of information law in the world. The Institute employs researchers who are active in an entire spectrum of information society related legal areas: intellectual property law, patents, telecommunications and broadcasting regulation, media law, internet regulation, advertising law, domain names, freedom of expression, privacy, digital consumer issues and commercial speech. The Institute engages in cutting-edge research into fundamental and topical aspects of information law, and provides a forum for critical debate about the social, cultural and political aspects of regulating information markets. The Institute for Information Law is affiliated with the Faculty of Law of the University of Amsterdam.

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Job application

If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your letter and CV. Please provide, in your application, a link to one of your research papers which is most representative of your work and relevant for this application. We also ask you to provide the names of two researchers who can provide a letter of reference for your application.

You can apply online via the link below. We will accept applications until October 9, 2022.

The first round of application interviews will take place in week 43.

The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.

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