Assistant Professor in Law, Security and Artificial Intelligence

Tilburg University; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Tilburg University is seeking an Assistant Professor in Law, Security and Artificial Intelligence at Tilburg Law School in Tilburg. The role focuses on research and teaching, with opportunities to collaborate on AI and/or security projects and to develop new lines of inquiry.

The appointment is hybrid/on-site in Tilburg, with a 12–18 month contract (externals with potential permanence) and a start date of November 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• The position involves both research and teaching.
• Collaborate on existing research projects in AI and/or security and develop new ones.

Job description

Tilburg University | Tilburg Law School is looking for an Assistant Professor in Law, Security and Artificial Intelligence.

Department: Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, and Society (TILT).

Hybrid/on site: Tilburg.

Contract size: 0,8 -1,0 FTE (32 - 40 hours per week).

Full-time gross monthly salary: € 4.728,00 - € 6.433,00.

Contract duration: 12 months (internal candidates), 18 months (external candidates) with the prospect of a permanent contract.

Desired starting date: November 1, 2026.

Your position

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague in the field of Law, Security and Artificial Intelligence! Will you be our next Assistant Professor to contribute to research and teaching in this domain? Do you like working in a team and want to make an impact with your research? This is your chance! The position involves both research and teaching, with the opportunity to collaborate on existing research projects in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and/or security and develop new ones. The use of Artificial Intelligence in the areas of law enforcement and national security is increasing. AI is enhancing the potential and applications used for predictive policing and surveillance, as well