Faculty/Department: Faculty of Law
Education level: PhD
Job type: Scientific Personnel
Closing date: May 10, 2023
Vacancy number: 11443
Do you want to be at the forefront of the adaptation of intellectual property law to the challenges arising from an increasingly digital and algorithmic information society? And shape the discussion on adequate regulatory responses in the light of overarching social, cultural and economic objectives?
This assistant professorship – offering the chance of obtaining a permanent associate professorship – is part of the intellectual property research group at the Institute for Information Law (IViR), Amsterdam Law School, University of Amsterdam. With more than 40 researchers from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds, IViR is the largest research facility in the field of information law in Europe, and one of the largest of its kind in the world. The Institute’s mission is to further the development of information law into a balanced framework that accommodates the needs and interests of the information society. IViR researchers have a strong presence in European and international academic networks through a broad spectrum of activities. They participate regularly in national and international research consortia and collaborate with non-legal disciplines such as economics, communications science, computer science, philosophy, digital humanities and the arts.
What are you going to do
You will conduct original, cutting-edge research in research projects within the realm of intellectual property law in collaboration with other researchers of the Institute, under supervision of its Directors. Current research topics of the Institute’s intellectual property group include AI training and text and data mining; machine substitution of human creative labour and author remuneration; data property and internet of things; open science and digital sovereignty of researchers; platform and digital ecosystem regulation; copyright data improvement and content recommender systems; quality journalism and the economic viability of public interest media; behavioural advertising and consumer empowerment.
Developing your own research portfolio, you will contribute substantively to the Institute’s publication record, present research at national and international fora, and pursue new research funding opportunities. The intellectual property group welcomes not only contributions to the existing spectrum of research projects but also initiatives to add new topics, for instance in the area of environmental, social and cultural sustainability.
You also contribute to the Institute’s English and Dutch teaching activities. Opportunities for involvement in teaching – in the area of intellectual property law – arise in particular in the master Information Law and the new, interdisciplinary master programme in Law and Technology. The Institute strives for tailoring your contribution to teaching to your individual expertise, research interests and language skills.
What do we require
- a PhD degree in the field of intellectual property law, information law or a related legal domain, including competition law;
- proven experience in independently conducting legal research;
- academic publications;
- good knowledge of current developments in information markets and technology;
- creative mind and strong critical and analytical skills;
- excellent writing and communication skills;
- capacity to work independently and in teams;
- capacity to conduct research in a dynamic multidisciplinary environment;
- capacity and willingness to identify and pursue research funding opportunities;
- demonstrable affinity for teaching preferred;
- fluency in English, both orally and in writing;
- good command of Dutch preferred, but not required immediately.
What do we offer
We offer an employment contract for 6 years with a probationary period of two months. The preferred starting date is 1 September 2023. Upon successful completion of individually agreed activities and deliverables during the initial six-year assistant professorship, the employee will receive a permanent appointment as an associate professor.
Your salary at assistant professor level, depending on your relevant experience on commencement of the employment contract, ranges from €3.974 to €6.181 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. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU) is applicable.
To work at the University of Amsterdam is to work in a discerning, independent, creative, innovative and international climate characterized by an open atmosphere and a genuine engagement with the city of Amsterdam and society.
Committed, responsible and open-minded. This is how we at the Amsterdam Law School view the role of law in a constantly changing (international) society. With over 5,000 students and 550 staff, we are one of the larger law faculties in the Netherlands. We educate legal professionals who know how to apply the law effectively with the aim of actually contributing to solutions for society. We respond to social developments through innovative and pioneering research. In this way, we always keep in touch with society.
Here you can read more about working at the University of Amsterdam.
Questions
Do you have any questions or do you require additional information? Please contact:
Prof. dr. Martin Senftleben, [email protected].
Job application
Do you recognize yourself in the job profile? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 10 May 2023. You may apply online by using the link below.
Applications in .pdf should include:
- a curriculum vitae and a list of 2-3 references that can be contacted in the process;
- a letter of motivation describing your background and interests relative to the position;
- one or two exemplary writing samples.
We will invite potential candidates for interviews within 2 weeks after the closing date.
The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritise 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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