At Tilburg Law School (TLS) we have an opening for a post-doctorate researcher to strengthen the research group working on Security through law and social cohesion. The European Commission has identified Security as a major societal challenge common to all European countries, and an area which presents considerable potential for Europe to lead the world in providing innovative responses to this challenge.
TLS expertise and research can contribute in various ways and from various perspectives to the challenge of Security, developing a research theme to be labelled “Security through law and social cohesion”. Following our research interest with respect to citizenship and the intertwined national and European constitutional and legal context of their participation in the society, this can be done by:
· Theoretical analyses concerning the constitutional and legal requirements of Security through law and social cohesion;
· Research concerning “attentive citizenship” as a means of preventing societal conflicts;
· Research on minimally intrusive prevention i.e. methods, aiming at lower crime rates and prevention of radicalization, with as little as possible interference with fundamental rights.
Requirements
We are seeking candidates who have completed their Ph.D. in law, with a strong interest for the concept of Security through law and social cohesion.
Candidates are expected to combine good research skills with excellent networking skills, an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to help build a consortium.
Candidates are expected to have demonstrable experience with both individual and team-work research, preferably in a European environment, and to have an excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Candidates should also master Dutch or be willing to learn Dutch rapidly. It is expected that the holder of the position will be able to deal with Dutch-language materials and with Dutch speakers.
Within the first two years of appointment candidates are expected to apply for an individual grant such as a Veni grant or ERC starting grant.
Employment terms and conditions
We offer competitive European salaries. The appointment will be for a period of three years, with a possibility of renewal.
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