Tilburg University | Tilburg Law School
is looking for a
STUDENT ASSISTANT in Responsible Sourcing of Critical Raw Materials
Department: Tilburg Institute for Law Technology and Society (TILT)
Hybrid or on site: On site
Contract size: 0.2 fte (8 hours per week)
Full-time gross monthly salary: €3084 – €3141
Contract duration: 2 months
Intended start date: August 15, 2026
Introduction to the position
We are looking for an enthusiastic student assistant to support Dr. Stephanie Bijlmakers with research focused on the responsible sourcing of critical raw materials (CRM) for semiconductor production, within the broader context of a just energy transition. The research areas are corporate sustainability, business and human rights, European and international law, CRM, semi-conductor industry.
Your position
The position involves assisting with research on the regulation and governance of the semi-conductor supply chain, CRM sourcing, and the preparation and execution of empirical field research in China. Tasks include preparing for interviews, transcription and translation, data analysis, literature review, and contributing to the organization of an international workshop.
Your profile
- You are enrolled as a student at Tilburg University and have obtained at least 60 ECTS in a university bachelor's program or are following a master's program.
- Minimum CEFR level C2 English and A1 Dutch. Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is a requirement.
- You are interested in academic research in the research domains indicated. Previous experience in conducting qualitative emphirical research / semi-structured interviews is a plus.
- You can work flexibly on average 8 hours a week. You are willing and able to join on an international field visit to China.
- You are analytical, proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.
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 €3084 and €3141 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 2 months, starting 15 August 2026.
- 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 Stephanie Bijlmakers at
[email protected].
Want to apply?
We kindly invite you to apply before July 13, 2026; this can only be done online. Address your cover letter to Stephanie Bijlmakers and attach your resume. We look forward to your response.
You will be notified as soon as possible after the closing of the vacancy if you will be invited for an interview. The selection interviews will take place on July 16, 2026 (online).
You will ideally start working for Tilburg University on August 15, 2026.
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 research programs: 1) Global Law and Governance; 2) Crime, Criminal Justice and Vulnerability; 3) Connecting Responsible Organizations; and 4) Regulating Socio-Technical Change.
About TILT
The Department Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology and Science (TILT) is home to education and research on the effects of socio-technical change on the regulation and governance of economic activities in an era where information technology is a key driver of innovation. TILT is one of the leading research groups in Europe at the intersection of law, technology, and society. It is premised on the multidisciplinary study of socio-technical change, aiming at understanding the interaction of technology and social and normative practices in order to clarify how regulatory challenges of socio-technical change can be addressed.
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