Lecturer and PhD Researcher in Private-Law Liability of European Ports
A six-year combined teaching and PhD research position focusing on the private-law liability of European ports in the digital transition.
Best for:Legal scholars with an interest in private, commercial, or maritime law and a desire to pursue a PhD while gaining teaching experience.
Overview
The Erasmus School of Law at Erasmus University Rotterdam is seeking a motivated candidate for a six-year position that balances teaching responsibilities with doctoral research. The role involves a 60% teaching load within the Department of Law & Markets, primarily supporting the master’s programme in Commercial Law, and 40% dedicated time for PhD research. The research project investigates the private-law liability of sea and inland ports, specifically addressing challenges posed by digital transformation, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure. The successful applicant will contribute to the school's research priorities in Digitalisation and Security, rule of law, and social resilience. This position offers a unique opportunity to integrate doctrinal legal analysis with functional comparative research under the guidance of an expert supervisory team.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent PhD research on the private-law liability of European ports.
- Deliver high-quality teaching in the Law & Markets department, primarily for the Commercial Law master's programme.
- Participate in tutorials, student assessment, and thesis supervision.
- Collaborate with the supervisory team to ensure the timely completion of the PhD dissertation.
- Engage with the school's research priorities regarding digitalisation and security.
- Contribute to the academic community of the Erasmus School of Law.
Requirements
Degree required: LL.M. or equivalent master's degree in law
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English (C1); Dutch (B2 minimum at application, with requirement to reach full proficiency within the first year)
Instruction: English and Dutch
- Strong academic record in law
- Demonstrated potential for academic research
- Proficiency in written and spoken English (C1 level)
- Proficiency in written and spoken Dutch (at least B2 level at application, with willingness to improve)
- Ability to work independently and collegially
- Must hold an LL.M. or equivalent master's degree by the start date
- Candidates who already hold a PhD are not eligible
- Candidates currently preparing a PhD dissertation elsewhere are generally not eligible
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-25
Applications must be submitted through the official university portal. Candidates should provide all required documentation as specified in the vacancy announcement.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Academic transcripts
- Research proposal or statement of interest
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