Teaching and Research Staff Member – EU Law and/or EU Competition Law (1.0 FTE)
As a Teaching and Research staff member you will be involved in the core tasks of the Department of European Law related to teaching and research. This is a broad and challenging position that offers junior legal professionals an excellent opportunity to gain experience – under expert supervision – in many aspects of European law, in a scholarly and largely English-speaking environment.
The appointment is temporary, but will enable the staff member to develop a proposal for PhD research at the Department and potentially transition into the role of PhD candidate. At least one of the positions is reserved for a candidate who is interested in pursuing research in the field of EU competition law. Candidates with a specific interest in the internal market, external relations, and justice and home affairs are also invited to apply.
Candidates are asked to indicate in their cover letter the specific area of EU law in which they are interested as well as possible ideas for PhD research in that field.
Your responsibilities in this position will include:
- Providing organisational and substantive support to the Department’s research activities;
- Teaching tutorial groups and correcting examinations and papers;
- Providing support related to teaching, and the development and coordination of teaching activities;.
- Developing your own research agenda, under the guidance of a senior member of the Department.
Knowledge of the Dutch language is not a requirement, but will be considered an important asset given that the majority of the department’s bachelor courses are taught in Dutch.
Your profile
The Department is looking for a Teaching and Research staff member with an interest in academia who ideally recently graduated with a degree in European Law or a related master’s degree in law. Affinity with the tasks listed above, and the ability to work in a team are requirements.
Our organisation
Leiden Law School is located in Leiden and The Hague. With more than 6500 students and around 1000 staff, it is one of the largest university faculties in the Netherlands. The faculty focuses on innovative multidisciplinary research and educational programmes that are constantly renewed in response to issues in society. Our faculty is large enough to make a difference nationally and internationally, yet small enough to offer personalised education. This is how we contribute to a safe and sustainable world, each and every day. For more information: Leiden Law School – Leiden University.
The Department
As part of Leiden Law School, the Department of European Law teaches European law at both the bachelor’s and master’s level. The research conducted at the Department focuses on the full breadth of European law. Outside the University, the Department is known as the Europa Institute.
We offer
- A temporary appointment starting no later than 1 October 2023, for the duration of one year, with the intention of transitioning into the role of PhD candidate upon successful participation in the Meijers Grant application (or other relevant grant schemes);.
- Salary, depending on education and work experience, range from €2,818 – to €3,764 – gross per month on a full-time basis (pay scale 8, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities);.
- Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses (8.3 %), training and career development and sabbatical leave. Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and conditions. For international spouses we have set up a dual career programme. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break. More at https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at/job-application-procedure-and-employment-conditions.
Diversity and inclusion
Fostering an inclusive community is a central element of the values and vision of Leiden University. Leiden University is committed to becoming an inclusive community which enables all students and staff to feel valued and respected and to develop their full potential. Diversity in experiences and perspectives enriches our teaching and strengthens our research. High quality teaching and research is inclusive. In the case of equal suitability, preference will be given to a female candidate.
Information
For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Ben Van Rompuy: [email protected]
For more information about Leiden University: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl
Applications
Please submit online your application no later than 11 August 2023, referring to the vacancy number and including a motivation letter and your CV, to the attention of Dr. Ben Van Rompuy.
Interviews will be held online in the second half of August.
Enquiries from agencies are not appreciated.