Call for Applications: RENFORCE Student Assistant

The Utrecht Centre for Regulation and Enforcement (RENFORCE) is hiring a student assistant to assist with organisational and research tasks of RENFORCE.

The Utrecht Centre for Regulation and Enforcement is a research institute that focuses on the relationship between regulation and enforcement at the interplay of national, European and other levels of government as well as private spheres of regulatory enforcement. It seeks to combine legal research with research from other disciplines, such as economics and political science, that helps to provide a better understanding of these phenomena.

The position is part time (0,3 FTE, i.e. 11,4 hours) for the period from mid-February (in consultation) until 31st August 2024, with a possibility of extension, depending on performance and available funds.

As a student assistant, your main responsibilities will include communications, taking of minutes, newsletter writing, organization of conferences/academic events, small research tasks, and other small tasks which pop up randomly. The position is ideal for someone diligent, communicative, and interested in the behind-the-scenes workings of a collaborative research centre. We are looking for advanced bachelor students or master students. You will be working together with two other RENFORCE student-assistants. The assistant should be reliable, have good writing skills, and a good eye for detail.

Requirements

  • You study at Utrecht University or you will start to do so in the new academic year;
  • After the summer, you will be an advanced Bachelor student (in your third year) or a Masters student at the Law School or in your third year at UCU;
  • A keen interest in legal education;
  • A professional attitude and behaviour that includes integrity, precision, good communication skills (including ability to work with social media), collegiality and a pro-active mindset.

Applications (in English or Dutch) can be sent by email by January 26th to studentassistentrenforce@uu.nl. Write “Renforce Student Assistant Application” in the header of your email. Please include your CV, a short motivation letter (no more than 400 words), and the most recent copy of your transcripts. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. Applicants with diverse background/experiences are encouraged to apply. 

Please also reach out to the aforementioned email address if you have any questions.

Renforce Management Team