Asser Institute seeks new academic director

The T.M.C. Asser Instituut is seeking a visionary academic director to lead its research and educational initiatives. As chair of the two-member executive board, the academic director will collaborate closely with the managing director to oversee the institute's daily operations.

The Asser Institute is searching for a visionary academic director to lead its research and educational initiatives. As chair of the two-member executive board, the academic director will collaborate closely with managing director Kasper Vrolijk to oversee the institute's daily operations. The position involves steering the institute’s strategic research agenda, attracting external funding, and representing the institute both within academia and in broader social and legal contexts.

This dynamic role demands a distinguished scholar in international or European public or private law, with a proven track record of publications in top-tier journals, the acquisition of research grants, leadership positions in academia or (inter)national organisations, relevant research and policy networks, and the successful supervision of PhDs and postdocs.

Pivotal role
The academic director will play a pivotal role in shaping the institute’s future, while also contributing as a professor at the Amsterdam Law School in either public international law, European law, or private international law. Candidates should bring extensive administrative experience, an international network, and a commitment to securing external funding for innovative research projects, as well as proficiency in research valorisation and effectively disseminating knowledge.

Candidates with limited Dutch language skills must possess a strong grasp of Dutch academic and administrative culture and be prepared to attain an advanced level of proficiency in the Dutch language within two years of starting, in line with their role’s demands and responsibilities.

This prestigious role offers a unique opportunity to lead one of Europe’s foremost research institutes in international and European law.

The closing date for applications is Friday 18 October 2024, at 9 am CET. For more information about the position, the exact requirements and the application process, please consult the candidate brochure. 

About the T.M.C. Asser Instituut
Established in 1965, the T.M.C. Asser Instituut is an internationally renowned centre of expertise in the fields of public international law, private international law and European law.

Mission
The Asser Institute’s mission is to contribute to the development of international and European public and private law. We achieve this by:

• Independent legal research: We conduct fundamental, policy-oriented, and applied legal research in international and European public and private law.
• Knowledge dissemination: We initiate and facilitate academic and expertmeetings, (professional) education, and public events aimed at disseminating knowledge of international and European public and private law. We further share our legal knowledge by adding to the public debate. 

Our vision
We envision a world in which local, national and transnational public interests are protected and promoted by international and European public and private law. This is supported by critical reflection conducive to perspectives for action to confront our global challenges.

Our values
The Asser Institute is a public-spirited community that is committed to excellence, integrity, inclusivity and public values when conducting fundamental and applied research, offering education and training, and informing legal practice, policy development, and public debate.

Governance 
The T.M.C. Asser Instituut is a foundation affiliated with the University of Amsterdam (UvA). It is an inter-university institute with a modern governance structure and a close working relationship with the Amsterdam Law School (UvA).