Assistant Professor in Law, Security and Artificial Intelligence

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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 as data mining and threat detection to name some of the most prominent uses. This position will enable you to develop top-notch research in the areas of AI and security in the aforementioned areas and beyond. Your profile Artificial Intelligence has enhanced the capabilities of policing, surveillance and law enforcement activities, while at the same time it poses significant risks and challenges. Besides the risks for privacy and data protection, the use of AI raises concerns on bias and discrimination and reliability of electronic evidence in criminal investigations, while transparency and accountability are difficult to achieve. There is a great need for further research in this field, which, acknowledging the potential benefits from the use of AI in enhancing surveillance, crime prevention and prediction, or safeguarding national security, will ensure that these take place in full respect of fundamental rights and the rule of law. The candidate is expected to develop original, fundamental research as well as engage in policy-relevant research. The candidate must have experience in the field of human rights, ideally with expertise on surveillance, national security, law enforcement activities and electronic evidence, and the increasing use of AI in these fields. We especially encourage candidates who bring professional experience from these fields to apply. The research of the candidate will be linked to the TILT Signature Research Plan: Regulating Socio-Technical Change . This is a forward-looking research program that seeks to shape the Department’s agenda for research and policy at the intersection of law, regulation, and technology. The candidate is also expected to collaborate in and develop research projects together with others at TILT, working on Technology and Fundamental Rights. The successful candidate will develop and grow in research as well as in education, both individually and as part of a team of ambitious scholars. Tilburg University requires teaching staff to obtain the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ). The candidate will also contribute to research on commissioned projects, take the initiative to write tenders and research proposals to acquire new research projects, and conduct research for various studies. The candidate will work in close collaboration with the rest of the staff in preparing activities and events, including initiatives for professional learning. TILT offers a Master Program in Law & Technology and contributes to several other Master`s and Bachelor`s programs. The candidate will contribute to teaching courses that TILT is involved in and will be supervising Bachelor’s and Master’s thesis students and may be asked to assist in the supervision of PhD projects. The candidate will also take the lead or contribute to professional education in the fields of their expertise. Such professional education will be provided in both Dutch and English. The intended ratio between teaching and research is roughly 40%-50%, with the remaining 10% for administrative duties.