Postdoctoral Candidates in Law
University of Antwerp
Belgium

Department: Faculty of Law
Regime Full-time

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The research group Personal Rights and Property Rights (PR2), in collaboration with the research group Business and Law of the Faculty of Law at the University of Antwerp is seeking post-doctoral candidates willing to write research proposals for (inter)national funding that tackle the topic of Liability, Responsibility, and Agency: Redefining private law in the era of Autonomous AI, aligning with the research line ‘Distinction between person and thing’. They will benefit from supervision and feedback of professors from both research groups.

External and internal post-doc researchers who are eligible to submit an FWO or MSCA post-doc application are invited to apply. The top ranked candidate with the best profile (project proposal & CV) acquire a preparatory post-doctoral research mandate to further develop and submit a competitive research proposal to FWO (Flemish Science Foundation) or MSCA (Horizon Europe Marie Curie fellowships), with the University of Antwerp as host institution. The candidate is expected to deliver at least two applications for postdoctoral positions by the end of their mandate.

A preparatory full-time or part-time mandate of at least 6 months for contract-based up to a maximum of 10 months for scholarships (see mobility requirements) will be provided.

Profile

• You hold a PhD in Law (or you will have obtained it by the time you start work) and have demonstrated expertise in the topic of Artificial Intelligence and private law.
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• You can speak and write fluently in English.
• You comply with the FWO Post Doc and Marie Sklodowska-Curie Post-doc eligibility criteria.

What we offer

• The planned start date is 1 June 2025 or as soon as possible after that date.
• Appointments are made in one of the following categories, depending on your profile:
• Postdoctoral scholarship holder: 
  • Note: in order to be eligible in this statute, you must have spent at least 12 months of the three years prior to the start date abroad and did not work or study in Belgium during these 12 months. Short-term stays (e.g. holidays, participation in conferences, preparation for this stay as a postdoctoral scholarship holder) will not be taken into account.
  • We offer a full-time appointment for a period of 10 months.
  • Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for postdoctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
  • You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.

• Postdoctoral researcher (contractual)You will do most of your work at Stadscampus in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
  • We offer a part-time (80%) appointment for a period of 6 months.
  • Your gross monthly salary is calculated according to the pay scale for a principal research fellow in the Contract Research Staff category (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
  • You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, a group insurance, an income protection insurance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 1 March 2025 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:  
• a motivation letteryour academic CV
  • please note explicitly whether and why you are eligible for the FWO and Marie-Curie postdoctoral position
• a short project proposal (2 page max)
• The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure. Please note the following date in your calendar: 21 March (virtual or in-person interview).
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Eva Bernet Kempers (bernetkempers@uantwerpen.be).

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