Postdoc in Private Construction Law

We are looking for a candidate with good academic qualities, strong experience in doing (comparative) legal research and an special interest in private construction law. The candidate is also willing and able to engage with the field of practice.

The central research theme for which we are hiring concerns private construction law, with a focus on sustainable and circular building as one of the most important ways to fulfill the European Commission’s Circular Economy Action Plan (2019). Although, in recent years, there have been many developments in this area, such as product-as-a-service, modular construction, and integrating circular materials in construction projects, from a legal perspective there are many challenges too. The current legal frameworks in private construction law may hamper sustainable and circular building. The research for which we are hiring aims to contribute to ongoing research initiatives in close collaboration with national and international partners. The research project is embedded in the PBLL Research Plan Connecting Responsible Organizations, which focusses on three main research themes in private law: sustainability, servitization, and technology. 

Themes that are highly relevant for further (comparative) research are for instance: contractual frameworks that stimulate sustainable building practice, regulating long-term relationships between contract parties in construction projects, and intellectual property rights of designer’s in a circular (building) industry. The post-doc researcher will do comparative legal research, fieldwork consisting of observations and interviews, and will take part in existing (inter)national networks. Experience within the field of construction law is required.

Requirements:

Tilburg University is curious about how you can contribute to our research, education, impact and to the team you will be part of. Therefore, we would like to get the best possible picture of your knowledge, insights, skills and personality. Below you can find the qualifications we consider important for the position:

• You have a PhD in Law, preferably private law, or in a related domain of law directly relevant to the positions advertised;
• You have a proven interest in questions related to private law, evidenced by previous projects and publications;
• You have proven experience with comparative legal research and/or qualitative empirical fieldwork;
• You show an ability to contribute to (inter)national academic debates through written contributions (peer-reviewed articles, conference papers, books, etc.); are willing and able to contribute to (inter)national debate in this field; 
• You are a team player and committed to be a central contributor to the Research Plan of PBLL, as well as a good citizen of the PBLL department.

Salary Benefits:

Tilburg University offers excellent benefits in a pleasant working environment:

• A position based on 0,6-1,0 fte (24-40 hours per week); 
• A salary of minimum of € 4.492,= and maximum € 6.148,= gross per month for full-time employment, based on UFO profile Researcher 3 and salary scale 11. Tilburg University uses a neutral remuneration system 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 2 years (with possible extension); 
• Vacation pay of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3%; 
• Over 8 weeks of vacation leave;
• The opportunity to work partly on campus and partly from home with a home office allowance of €2 per day;
• Reimbursement for sustainable commuting: walking, cycling, and public transportation; 
• A monthly internet fee of €25;
• An Options Model in which you exchange benefits for things such as additional leave, more pension, a bicycle or personal training at our Sports Center;
• A moving allowance (subject to conditions);
• Employees from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for the 30/20/10% tax facility;
• A pension with ABP; the most sustainable Dutch pension fund;
• Training in personal development, career development, leadership, education, and research or a language course at our Language Center;
• A work culture in which we embrace differences, everyone is welcome and given equal opportunities; 
• A vibrant campus in green surroundings that is easily accessible by public transport. 

For more information, see our website and the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities. 

24 - 40 hours per week

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