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PhD researcher in EU Company Law and EU Competition Law

  • Amsterdam Law School
  • 14757
  • Master's
  • €3.059 - €3.881
  • Closes on
    26-04-2026
Apply

PhD researcher in EU Company Law and EU Competition Law

  • Amsterdam Law School
  • 14757
  • Master's
  • €3.059 - €3.881
  • Closes on
    26-04-2026
Apply

Working at the UvA

Working at the UvA

All about this vacancy

PhD Research Project

European economies are undergoing structural transformation. Business corporations operate in an environment marked by:

  • Growing social and economic inequalities, both within and between Member States, including widening disparities in income, wealth, and labour conditions;
  • The urgent need to address ecological degradation and planetary boundaries, requiring far-reaching changes in production and consumption patterns;
  • Concerns about the EU’s ability to remain competitive in a global economy characterised by geopolitical fragmentation and industrial policy revival;
  • The rapid development and deployment of artificial intelligence, with significant implications for labour markets, corporate governance, and market structures.

Corporations and markets are not neutral phenomena: they are constituted and structured by law. Company law, competition law, and (where relevant) financial law form the legal architecture of the European market economy. They structure corporate purpose, allocate economic power, and shape market dynamics. How do these legal regimes interact and how can — or should — they contribute to sustainable, inclusive, and competitive economic development within the EU and beyond?

Applicants are asked to write their own research proposal within the broad theme indicated above. The proposal must integrate both EU company law and EU competition law. It may also incorporate elements of financial law, organisational ethics or broader EU economic governance. While the European Union must form a core part of the analysis, comparative or transnational perspectives are encouraged. We appreciate projects that combine a strong theoretical framework with doctrinal analysis of EU company law and EU competition law. Where appropriate, empirical methods (case studies, interviews, quantitative analysis, or mixed approaches) are welcome. Interdisciplinary engagement – such as with economics, political theory, sociology, or business studies – is welcome.

 

What you will do

  • You will primarily carry out your doctoral research;
  • You will contribute to teaching activities on a limited scale.

What we ask of you

  • You have a master’s degree in law;
  • You have knowledge of EU law;
  • You have experience with and passion for academic research and writing;
  • You have a clear research interest within the scope of this position.

All about this vacancy

PhD Research Project

European economies are undergoing structural transformation. Business corporations operate in an environment marked by:

  • Growing social and economic inequalities, both within and between Member States, including widening disparities in income, wealth, and labour conditions;
  • The urgent need to address ecological degradation and planetary boundaries, requiring far-reaching changes in production and consumption patterns;
  • Concerns about the EU’s ability to remain competitive in a global economy characterised by geopolitical fragmentation and industrial policy revival;
  • The rapid development and deployment of artificial intelligence, with significant implications for labour markets, corporate governance, and market structures.

Corporations and markets are not neutral phenomena: they are constituted and structured by law. Company law, competition law, and (where relevant) financial law form the legal architecture of the European market economy. They structure corporate purpose, allocate economic power, and shape market dynamics. How do these legal regimes interact and how can — or should — they contribute to sustainable, inclusive, and competitive economic development within the EU and beyond?

Applicants are asked to write their own research proposal within the broad theme indicated above. The proposal must integrate both EU company law and EU competition law. It may also incorporate elements of financial law, organisational ethics or broader EU economic governance. While the European Union must form a core part of the analysis, comparative or transnational perspectives are encouraged. We appreciate projects that combine a strong theoretical framework with doctrinal analysis of EU company law and EU competition law. Where appropriate, empirical methods (case studies, interviews, quantitative analysis, or mixed approaches) are welcome. Interdisciplinary engagement – such as with economics, political theory, sociology, or business studies – is welcome.

 

What you will do

  • You will primarily carry out your doctoral research;
  • You will contribute to teaching activities on a limited scale.

What we ask of you

  • You have a master’s degree in law;
  • You have knowledge of EU law;
  • You have experience with and passion for academic research and writing;
  • You have a clear research interest within the scope of this position.

Your place at the UvA

What we offer you

We offer an employment contract for one year with a probationary period of two months, preferably starting on 1 September 2026. The appointment will be extended for another three years upon a positive assessment, i.e until 31 August 2030. The employment contract is for 38 hours a week. This should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis).

Your salary will start at € 3.059 gross per month increasing till € 3.881 (year 4) on the basis of a full working week of 38 hours. This sum does not include the 8% holiday allowance and the 8.3% year-end allowance. A favourable tax agreement, the 30% ruling, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU) is applicable.

You will be supported in developing your own original PhD research by a team of academic supervisors. You will participate in the Amsterdam Law School’s PhD training programme and be part of its PhD community.

About the Amsterdam Law School

Committed, responsible and open-minded. This is how we at the Amsterdam Law School view the role of law in a constantly changing (international) society. With over 5,000 students and 600 staff, we are one of the larger law faculties in the Netherlands. We educate legal professionals who know how to apply the law effectively with the aim of actually contributing to solutions for society. We respond to social developments through innovative and pioneering research. In this way, we always keep in touch with society.
Read more about the Amsterdam Law School

Your place at the UvA

This is where you will be working

What we offer you

We offer an employment contract for one year with a probationary period of two months, preferably starting on 1 September 2026. The appointment will be extended for another three years upon a positive assessment, i.e until 31 August 2030. The employment contract is for 38 hours a week. This should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis).

Your salary will start at € 3.059 gross per month increasing till € 3.881 (year 4) on the basis of a full working week of 38 hours. This sum does not include the 8% holiday allowance and the 8.3% year-end allowance. A favourable tax agreement, the 30% ruling, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU) is applicable.

You will be supported in developing your own original PhD research by a team of academic supervisors. You will participate in the Amsterdam Law School’s PhD training programme and be part of its PhD community.

About the Amsterdam Law School

Committed, responsible and open-minded. This is how we at the Amsterdam Law School view the role of law in a constantly changing (international) society. With over 5,000 students and 600 staff, we are one of the larger law faculties in the Netherlands. We educate legal professionals who know how to apply the law effectively with the aim of actually contributing to solutions for society. We respond to social developments through innovative and pioneering research. In this way, we always keep in touch with society.
Read more about the Amsterdam Law School

Important to know

Your application & contact

If you recognize yourself in this profile and are interested in the role, we look forward to receiving 

  1. Your CV;
  2. A cover letter explaining your motivation and suitability for this position (max. 500 words);
  3. A research proposal. The suggested structure of the proposal is: problem statement, research question, methodology and bibliography (max. 2,000 words, bibliography included). Please use footnotes;
  4. A writing sample in English (e.g. a published article, a draft paper, a master thesis etc.);
  5. Your academic transcripts (bachelor and master degree);
  6. The contact details of two referees whom the selection committee may contact during the selection process (no reference letters required at this stage) to be listed at the end of the CV.

 

Please note that it is only possible to upload two documents, therefore please combine the required files in two (PDF-)documents.

We strongly encourage applicants to avoid extensive use of AI-based tools and to submit materials that reflect their own independent thinking and writing.

Applications are open until 26 April 2026 (time: 23:59), late submissions will not be considered. Based on the written applications, selected candidates will be invited to an online interview. They will be notified on 13 May 2026 at the latest. The interviews will take place on 18 and 19 May. The final round of the application process takes place in the week thereafter, on 28 Mau in person at the University in Amsterdam. If you have not heard from us by 13 May, this means that we have selected other candidates for the next round of the application. Due to the expected high number of applicants, we are unfortunately not in the position to provide any feedback on applications that do not make the selection.

 For questions about the position, please contact:

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture.
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Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway.

Important to know

Your application & contact

If you recognize yourself in this profile and are interested in the role, we look forward to receiving 

  1. Your CV;
  2. A cover letter explaining your motivation and suitability for this position (max. 500 words);
  3. A research proposal. The suggested structure of the proposal is: problem statement, research question, methodology and bibliography (max. 2,000 words, bibliography included). Please use footnotes;
  4. A writing sample in English (e.g. a published article, a draft paper, a master thesis etc.);
  5. Your academic transcripts (bachelor and master degree);
  6. The contact details of two referees whom the selection committee may contact during the selection process (no reference letters required at this stage) to be listed at the end of the CV.

 

Please note that it is only possible to upload two documents, therefore please combine the required files in two (PDF-)documents.

We strongly encourage applicants to avoid extensive use of AI-based tools and to submit materials that reflect their own independent thinking and writing.

Applications are open until 26 April 2026 (time: 23:59), late submissions will not be considered. Based on the written applications, selected candidates will be invited to an online interview. They will be notified on 13 May 2026 at the latest. The interviews will take place on 18 and 19 May. The final round of the application process takes place in the week thereafter, on 28 Mau in person at the University in Amsterdam. If you have not heard from us by 13 May, this means that we have selected other candidates for the next round of the application. Due to the expected high number of applicants, we are unfortunately not in the position to provide any feedback on applications that do not make the selection.

 For questions about the position, please contact:

As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture.
Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway.

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