Tilburg University | Tilburg Law School
is looking for a
STUDENT ASSISTANT FOR A PROJECT ON ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME
Department: Criminal Law
Location: Tilburg
Contract size: 0,2 fte (8 hours per week)
Full-time gross monthly salary: € 3.084, -– € 3.141, -
Contract duration: 12 months
Intended start date: 1st of June
Under the Starter Grant program of the Dutch government, Dr. Thomas Joyce has been awarded funding to conduct a project on environmental crime in Europe. The project will focus on personal, small-scale environmental crimes (such as littering) and the impact the totality of these crimes has on our world. Taking a broader approach than previous research on environmental crime, these small-scale crimes also include offences that create an unpleasant emotional environment (such as street harassment), as such crimes can also seriously impact the way people interact with, and react to, their environment. Dr. Joyce is looking for a capable, and enthusiastic, student to assist him in his research; students with an interest in the protection of the environment and the prevention of harassment are welcome to apply.
Job Description
Tilburg Law School is seeking an enthusiastic colleague for the position Student Assistant in the Department of Criminal Law.
The work primarily involves supporting Departmental staff in the research they conduct.
Your profile
- You are in the Bachelor’s or Master’s phase of one of the Law programs within Tilburg Law School and have an interest in the fields of Criminology, Criminal Justice, or Criminal Law; in addition, you have successfully completed at least the first year of your Bachelor’s program (at least 60 ECTS credits).
- You have good communication and social skills.
- You work accurately and in a structured manner.
- You work independently and are also good at judging when consultation and/or coordination is necessary.
- You handle privacy-sensitive information with integrity, responsibility, and a critical attitude.
- You are a talented organizer with good study results.
- You can express yourself well orally and in writing in English;
- You have good digital skills (Word, Excel, Canvas, Teams, Zoom, etc.);
- You are available for 8 hours, one day a week (day decided in collaboration with the successful candidate upon commencement of employment – subject to flexibility).
What do we offer?
Tilburg University offers excellent benefits in a pleasant working environment:
- Employment of 0,2 fte (8 hours per week).
- Salary between € 3.084, - and € 3.141,- gross per month for full-time employment (UFO profile Student Assistant, salary scale SA). Salary depending on the course year you are in.
- This is a vacancy for a Student Assistant who contributes to scientific education or research in accordance with Article 10.1 paragraph 2 CLA Dutch Universities. You will receive a temporary contract for the duration of 12 months.
- Vacation pay of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.
- More than 8 weeks of vacation leave.
- If you don’t have student grants, reimbursement for sustainable commuting: walking, cycling and public transportation.
- Inclusive work culture: everyone welcome, equal opportunities.
Want to know more?
Would you like to know more before applying? Feel free to contact Dr. Thomas Joyce: t.p.joyce@tilburguniversity.edu.
Want to apply?
We kindly invite you to apply before the 1st of May; this can only be done online. Address your cover letter to Thomas Joyce and attach your resume. We look forward to your response.
The letter selection will take place by the 8th of May. You will be notified as soon as possible thereafter. The selection interviews will take place on the 19th of May.
The selection committee consists of:
- Dr. Thomas Joyce, assistant professor
- Dr. Alice Dejean de la Batie, assistant professor
- Dr. Ligeia Quackelbeen, assistant professor
You will ideally start working for Tilburg University on the 1st of June.
About Tilburg University
Tilburg University is an academic, inclusive, and engaged community. Together with nearly 3,000 employees, we are committed to broad prosperity, sustainably, and inclusion. For current and future generations. We develop and share knowledge for the requirements of people and our society. This is how we contribute to solving complex social issues and help society move forward.
We educate our 19,500 students of 110 nationalities to become responsible leaders with knowledge, skills, and character. With our education and research for broad prosperity, we exceedingly focus on themes such as mental and preventive care, an inclusive labor market, the energy transition, and digitalization.
About Tilburg Law School
Since its founding in 1963, Tilburg Law School has become one of the leading law schools in Europe. Through top research and the provision of high-quality university education, the School contributes to society. Tilburg Law School is organized into five Departments: Public Law and Governance; Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, Markets and Society; Private, Business and Labour Law; the Fiscal Institute Tilburg; and Criminal Law. The mission of the School is to understand and improve the role of law and public administration in addressing the social problems of today and tomorrow. Through research and education, our scholars contribute to that mission.
More than 4,000 students pursue a Bachelor's, pre-Master's or Master's degree at Tilburg Law School. Through this education, we train students in law, public administration, and data science. The Tilburg Educational Profile (TEP) is unique in the Netherlands. Central to it are three core concepts: knowledge, skills, and character. A university education provides students with the latest substantive knowledge and trains them to be critical thinkers and resilient professionals. In addition, the School is committed to innovative educational concepts and, partly in response to the coronavirus crisis, has invested heavily in the quality of online education and in innovative didactic tools to make and keep students inquisitive.
Tilburg Law School's research is highly regarded nationally and internationally. The Tilburg Law School Departments work closely together in their research in four signature research programs: 1) Global Law and Governance; 2) Crime, Criminal Justice and Vulnerability; 3) Connecting Responsible Organizations; and 4) Regulating Socio-Technical Change.
The Department of Criminal Lawhas a multidisciplinary composition in which both criminal (procedural) law and social science approaches to crime and victimization have a place, and it provides education and research in the field of criminal law, criminology, victimology, and forensic psychiatry. Currently, the Department has about 30 permanent staff members. Particular value is placed on collaboration, both within the Department and with colleagues within Tilburg Law School and other Schools. The Department has an informal culture, where equality and providing an inspiring and safe working environment are paramount. Providing excellent education and conducting challenging research are seen as two main tasks that can only be accomplished together.
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