Student Assistant in Sourcing of Critical Raw Materials

Student Assistant in Responsible Sourcing of Critical Raw Materials (24076)

STUDENT ASSISTANT in Responsible Sourcing of Critical Raw Materials

Department:
Tilburg Institute for Law Technology and Society (TILT)

Hybrid or on site:
On site

Contract size: 0.2 fte (8 hours per week)

Intended start date:
August 15, 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic student assistant to support Dr. Stephanie Bijlmakers with research focused on the responsible sourcing of critical raw materials (CRM) for semiconductor production, within the broader context of a just energy transition. The research areas are corporate sustainability, business and human rights, European and international law, CRM, and the semiconductor industry.

The position involves assisting with research on the regulation and governance of the semiconductor supply chain, CRM sourcing, and the preparation and execution of empirical field research in China. Tasks include preparing for interviews, transcription and translation, data analysis, literature review, and contributing to the organization of an international workshop.

• You are enrolled as a student at Tilburg University and have obtained at least 60 ECTS in a university bachelor's program or are following a master's program.
• Minimum CEFR level C2 English and A1 Dutch. Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is a requirement.
• You are interested in academic research in the indicated domains. Previous experience in conducting qualitative empirical research/semi-structured interviews is a plus.
• You can work flexibly on average 8 hours a week and are willing and able to join an international field visit to China.
• You are analytical, proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.

• Employment of 0.2 fte (8 hours per week).
• Salary between €3084 and €3141 gross per month for full-time employment (UFO profile Student Assistant, salary scale SA). Salary depending on the course year you are in.
• This is a vacancy for a Student Assistant who contributes to scientific education or research in accordance with Article 10.1 paragraph 2 CLA Dutch Universities. You will receive a temporary contract for the duration of 2 months, starting 15 August 2026.
• Vacation pay of 8 % and a year-end bonus of 8.3 %.
• More than 8 weeks of vacation leave.
• If you don’t have student grants, reimbursement for sustainable commuting: walking, cycling and public transportation.
• Inclusive work culture: everyone welcome, equal opportunities.

We kindly invite you to apply before July 13, 2026
; this can only be done online
. Address your cover letter to Stephanie Bijlmakers and attach your resume. We look forward to your response.

You will be notified as soon as possible after the closing of the vacancy if you will be invited for an interview. The selection interviews will take place on July 16, 2026 (online).

You will ideally start working for Tilburg University on August 15, 2026.