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Let’s shape the future - University of Antwerp
The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research and play an important service-providing role in society. We are one of the largest, most international and most innovative employers in the region. With more than 6000 employees from 100 different countries, we are helping to build tomorrow's world every day. Through top scientific research, we push back boundaries and set a course for the future – a future that you can help to shape.
The research group Personal Rights and Property Rights (PR2), in collaboration with the research group Business and Law of the Faculty of Law at the University of Antwerp is seeking post-doctoral candidates willing to write research proposals for (inter)national funding that tackle the topic of Liability, Responsibility, and Agency: Redefining private law in the era of Autonomous AI, aligning with the research line ‘Distinction between person and thing’. They will benefit from supervision and feedback of professors from both research groups.
External and internal post-doc researchers who are eligible to submit an FWO or MSCA post-doc application are invited to apply. The top ranked candidate with the best profile (project proposal & CV) acquire a preparatory post-doctoral research mandate to further develop and submit a competitive research proposal to FWO (Flemish Science Foundation) or MSCA (Horizon Europe Marie Curie fellowships), with the University of Antwerp as host institution. The candidate is expected to deliver at least two applications for postdoctoral positions by the end of their mandate.
A preparatory full-time or part-time mandate of at least 6 months for contract-based up to a maximum of 10 months for scholarships (see mobility requirements) will be provided.
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The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.
The University of Antwerp is characterised by its high standards in education, internationally competitive research and entrepreneurial approach.
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