Temporary position for Assistant Professor in Law and Digitalization (1.0 FTE)

Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands

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Published
Tuesday 24 Mar 2026

Deadline
Wednesday 15 Apr 2026

Work area
Academic staff

Organisational unit
Erasmus School of Law (ESL)

Salary
€ 4.728 - € 6.433

Employment
1 fte - 1 fte


Introduction

We are looking for an enthusiastic researcher with a PhD in law (or a confirmed defense date prior to the appointment) who has demonstrated experience in conducting high-quality research at the intersection of law and digitalization. Through excellent research and teaching, this researcher will actively contribute to the goals of the SSH-Breed Sector Plan “The Influence of Digitalization on Work, Prosperity and Entrepreneurship ”.


Job description

The position available is for an Assistant Professor in Digitalization (1 FTE) for a maximum duration of 12 months. The position is financed through temporary program funds; an extension is not possible. The focus is on aspects of digitalization from a legal perspective. The ideal candidate will have an international outlook and a keen interest in examining how digitalization influences, and is influenced by, law, society and institutions. 

Specifically, research interests should align with at least one – and preferably more – of the following areas: regulatory compliance in the European multi-level legal framework, due diligence processes on technology acquisition, governance, and risk assessment, digital fairness and transparency, digital ecosystem engagement, and the geopolitical implications of digital sovereignty. The candidate  should demonstrate familiarity with legal doctrine and expertise in cross-disciplinary research across law, technology, and public policy, as evidenced by a robust portfolio of (prospective) research output.

Furthermore, the ideal candidate should demonstrate expertise in analyzing policy and legal challenges arising from digitalization, drawing on both academic research and industry practice. Experience in collaborating with stakeholders – such as policymakers, industry experts, or civil society – is highly valued. Lastly, the candidate should be able to complement theoretical knowledge with quantitative empirical methods.

The successful candidate will conduct independent, interdisciplinary research within the  multidisciplinary SSH-Breed Sector Plan “The Influence of Digitalization on Work, Prosperity, and Entrepreneurship”, which examines the societal impacts of digitalization. This position is embedded into the Erasmus Centre for Law and Digitalization (ECLD), a collaborative center that brings together researchers from all four departments of Erasmus School of Law, united by a shared interest in law and digitalization. The ECLD fosters a supportive environment where team members learn from one another, encourage collaboration, and strive to advance their expertise in law and digitalization.

The candidate is expected to actively build and maintain relevant academic and societal networks to support research within this program and contribute to securing research funding. In addition to research responsibilities, the candidate will contribute to teaching at the bachelor’s and/or master’s levels throughout the academic year. For this position, the workload consists of 80% research and 20% teaching. 


Job requirements
  • A PhD in law (or a confirmed defense date prior to the appointment).
  • Strong academic credentials, evidenced by international publications in the field of law and digitalization.
  • A strong methodological foundation, including doctrinal legal analysis and empirical research methods, to complement theoretical knowledge.
  • Expertise in analyzing policy and legal challenges of digitalization, integrating academic research and industry insights.
  • An enterprising, inquisitive, results-oriented, and socially conscious mindset.

Employment conditions and benefits

The position is for 12 months fulltime (1,0 FTE).

The start date of this position is early June 2026 and you will be based at Erasmus School of Law, Rotterdam. Depending on the expertise of the selected candidate, it will be determined to which department the Assistant Professor will be assigned. In accordance with the conditions applied at Erasmus University Rotterdam as indicated in the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO NU) of the Dutch universities, the salary is based on scale 11/12 (Assistant Professor 1 or 2, depending on the expertise of the candidate), with a minimum of € 4.728 and a maximum of € 7.297 gross per month, on a fulltime basis.  

Next to that, we offer you:

  • Everything you need for a good work-life balance : the option to work from home in consultation with your manager, 29 days of paid leave with a 38-hour contract, 8% holiday pay and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and a significant discount on a subscription for our on-campus sports centre Opens external !
  • Sustainable, inclusive and diverse work environment  with an open culture, where you can be yourself and we pay attention to each other and to the world around us. Make the most of our bicycle budget, or join networks such as Young@EUR Opens external , FAME , QuEUR, or Young Erasmus Academy Opens external .
  • Time and space for your development in the broadest sense: development days and a personal career budget , foreign exchange opportunities with most costs paid by EUR, and free access to our university library .
  • Good pension with ABP  that EUR contributes 2/3rds towards, discounts on various collective insurances  with Zilveren Kruis Achmea, Loyalis, and Allianz, and compensation for travel, working from home and home internet use.
  • Are you currently combining your job with parenthood, or do you want to do so in the future? EUR offers partially paid parental leave and fully paid additional birth leave for partners , and our campus features a daycare . 

Erasmus University Rotterdam aspires to be an equitable and inclusive community. We nurture an open culture, where everyone is supported to fulfill their full potential. We see inclusivity of talent as the basis of our successes, and the diversity of perspectives and people as a highly valued outcome. EUR provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, functional impairment, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.


Employer

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is an internationally oriented university with a strong social orientation in its education and research, as expressed in our mission ‘Creating positive societal impact’. EUR is home to 4.100 academics and professionals and almost 33.000 students from more than 140 countries. Everything we do, we do under the credo The Erasmian Way – Making Minds Matter. We’re global citizens, connecting, entrepreneurial, open-minded, and socially involved. These Erasmian Values function as our internal compass and create EUR’s distinctive and recognizable profile. From these values, with a broad perspective and with an eye for diversity, different backgrounds and opinions, our employees work closely together to solve societal challenges from the dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Rotterdam. Thanks to the high quality and positive societal impact of our research and education, EUR can compete with the top European universities. www.eur.nl .


Faculty / Institute / Central service

Erasmus School of Law employs 500 members of staff and is attended by around 5000 students. Erasmus School of Law offers bachelor programmes in Law, Tax Law and Criminology. Next to that, Erasmus School of Law offers a wide variety of master programmes and several postgraduate tracks.
At Erasmus School of Law, the fundamental premise of academic research is that law cannot be considered in complete isolation or as an end in itself. It is embedded in an economic and social context that shapes law. At the same time, law shapes society and defines economic relationships. In line with this vision, the mission of Erasmus School of Law is to carry out innovative research on the function of law in its economic and social context. The overarching theme of Erasmus School of Law is therefore 'Where law meets business': Erasmus School of Law is all about the interplay between law, practice and society. Both research and teaching at Erasmus School of Law have a strong social and business orientation. Erasmus School of Law is committed to promoting international and interdisciplinary research, as evidenced by its participation in various international research collaborations.


Applying

Deadline for application is 15 April 2026.

Additional information about the vacancy can be requested by contacting Dr. Alberto Quintavalla (quintavalla@law.eur.nl ). 

Interviews are tentatively scheduled between 28 April - 1 May 2026. If there are any conflicts on your side, kindly let Dr. Quintavalla know in advance so we can coordinate accordingly.


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Published
Tuesday 24 Mar 2026

Deadline
Wednesday 15 Apr 2026

Work area
Academic staff

Organisational unit
Erasmus School of Law (ESL)

Salary
€ 4.728 - € 6.433

Employment
1 fte - 1 fte


Introduction

We are looking for an enthusiastic researcher with a PhD in law (or a confirmed defense date prior to the appointment) who has demonstrated experience in conducting high-quality research at the intersection of law and digitalization. Through excellent research and teaching, this researcher will actively contribute to the goals of the SSH-Breed Sector Plan “The Influence of Digitalization on Work, Prosperity and Entrepreneurship ”.


Job description

The position available is for an Assistant Professor in Digitalization (1 FTE) for a maximum duration of 12 months. The position is financed through temporary program funds; an extension is not possible. The focus is on aspects of digitalization from a legal perspective. The ideal candidate will have an international outlook and a keen interest in examining how digitalization influences, and is influenced by, law, society and institutions. 

Specifically, research interests should align with at least one – and preferably more – of the following areas: regulatory compliance in the European multi-level legal framework, due diligence processes on technology acquisition, governance, and risk assessment, digital fairness and transparency, digital ecosystem engagement, and the geopolitical implications of digital sovereignty. The candidate  should demonstrate familiarity with legal doctrine and expertise in cross-disciplinary research across law, technology, and public policy, as evidenced by a robust portfolio of (prospective) research output.

Furthermore, the ideal candidate should demonstrate expertise in analyzing policy and legal challenges arising from digitalization, drawing on both academic research and industry practice. Experience in collaborating with stakeholders – such as policymakers, industry experts, or civil society – is highly valued. Lastly, the candidate should be able to complement theoretical knowledge with quantitative empirical methods.

The successful candidate will conduct independent, interdisciplinary research within the  multidisciplinary SSH-Breed Sector Plan “The Influence of Digitalization on Work, Prosperity, and Entrepreneurship”, which examines the societal impacts of digitalization. This position is embedded into the Erasmus Centre for Law and Digitalization (ECLD), a collaborative center that brings together researchers from all four departments of Erasmus School of Law, united by a shared interest in law and digitalization. The ECLD fosters a supportive environment where team members learn from one another, encourage collaboration, and strive to advance their expertise in law and digitalization.

The candidate is expected to actively build and maintain relevant academic and societal networks to support research within this program and contribute to securing research funding. In addition to research responsibilities, the candidate will contribute to teaching at the bachelor’s and/or master’s levels throughout the academic year. For this position, the workload consists of 80% research and 20% teaching. 


Job requirements
  • A PhD in law (or a confirmed defense date prior to the appointment).
  • Strong academic credentials, evidenced by international publications in the field of law and digitalization.
  • A strong methodological foundation, including doctrinal legal analysis and empirical research methods, to complement theoretical knowledge.
  • Expertise in analyzing policy and legal challenges of digitalization, integrating academic research and industry insights.
  • An enterprising, inquisitive, results-oriented, and socially conscious mindset.

Employment conditions and benefits

The position is for 12 months fulltime (1,0 FTE).

The start date of this position is early June 2026 and you will be based at Erasmus School of Law, Rotterdam. Depending on the expertise of the selected candidate, it will be determined to which department the Assistant Professor will be assigned. In accordance with the conditions applied at Erasmus University Rotterdam as indicated in the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO NU) of the Dutch universities, the salary is based on scale 11/12 (Assistant Professor 1 or 2, depending on the expertise of the candidate), with a minimum of € 4.728 and a maximum of € 7.297 gross per month, on a fulltime basis.  

Next to that, we offer you:

  • Everything you need for a good work-life balance : the option to work from home in consultation with your manager, 29 days of paid leave with a 38-hour contract, 8% holiday pay and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and a significant discount on a subscription for our on-campus sports centre Opens external !
  • Sustainable, inclusive and diverse work environment  with an open culture, where you can be yourself and we pay attention to each other and to the world around us. Make the most of our bicycle budget, or join networks such as Young@EUR Opens external , FAME , QuEUR, or Young Erasmus Academy Opens external .
  • Time and space for your development in the broadest sense: development days and a personal career budget , foreign exchange opportunities with most costs paid by EUR, and free access to our university library .
  • Good pension with ABP  that EUR contributes 2/3rds towards, discounts on various collective insurances  with Zilveren Kruis Achmea, Loyalis, and Allianz, and compensation for travel, working from home and home internet use.
  • Are you currently combining your job with parenthood, or do you want to do so in the future? EUR offers partially paid parental leave and fully paid additional birth leave for partners , and our campus features a daycare . 

Erasmus University Rotterdam aspires to be an equitable and inclusive community. We nurture an open culture, where everyone is supported to fulfill their full potential. We see inclusivity of talent as the basis of our successes, and the diversity of perspectives and people as a highly valued outcome. EUR provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, functional impairment, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.


Employer

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is an internationally oriented university with a strong social orientation in its education and research, as expressed in our mission ‘Creating positive societal impact’. EUR is home to 4.100 academics and professionals and almost 33.000 students from more than 140 countries. Everything we do, we do under the credo The Erasmian Way – Making Minds Matter. We’re global citizens, connecting, entrepreneurial, open-minded, and socially involved. These Erasmian Values function as our internal compass and create EUR’s distinctive and recognizable profile. From these values, with a broad perspective and with an eye for diversity, different backgrounds and opinions, our employees work closely together to solve societal challenges from the dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Rotterdam. Thanks to the high quality and positive societal impact of our research and education, EUR can compete with the top European universities. www.eur.nl .


Faculty / Institute / Central service

Erasmus School of Law employs 500 members of staff and is attended by around 5000 students. Erasmus School of Law offers bachelor programmes in Law, Tax Law and Criminology. Next to that, Erasmus School of Law offers a wide variety of master programmes and several postgraduate tracks.
At Erasmus School of Law, the fundamental premise of academic research is that law cannot be considered in complete isolation or as an end in itself. It is embedded in an economic and social context that shapes law. At the same time, law shapes society and defines economic relationships. In line with this vision, the mission of Erasmus School of Law is to carry out innovative research on the function of law in its economic and social context. The overarching theme of Erasmus School of Law is therefore 'Where law meets business': Erasmus School of Law is all about the interplay between law, practice and society. Both research and teaching at Erasmus School of Law have a strong social and business orientation. Erasmus School of Law is committed to promoting international and interdisciplinary research, as evidenced by its participation in various international research collaborations.


Applying

Deadline for application is 15 April 2026.

Additional information about the vacancy can be requested by contacting Dr. Alberto Quintavalla (quintavalla@law.eur.nl ). 

Interviews are tentatively scheduled between 28 April - 1 May 2026. If there are any conflicts on your side, kindly let Dr. Quintavalla know in advance so we can coordinate accordingly.


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