Research Contracts and Privacy Officer

1. Introduction

Do you like working at the intersection of (behavioural) research with human subjects and associated legal and privacy regulations? The Behavioural Science Institute (BSI) is looking for a new colleague to manage its legal agreements and privacy matters related to our behavioural science research efforts.

2. Job description

The Behavioural Science Institute (BSI) is looking for a new colleague to manage legal agreements (0.6-0.8 FTE) and privacy matters (0.2 FTE) related to our research efforts.

On behalf of the BSI directorate, you will be responsible for advising our researchers on, drafting and assessing a large variety of legal agreements under alignment with Radboud University’s central legal affairs department. These concern, inter alia, agreements on collaboration with external partners, licensing and (appointment through) research grants, as well as formal letters (e.g. of commitment, intent and/or invitation) to legally embed our research efforts.

In addition, as Local Privacy Coordinator, you will combine the above tasks with facilitating proper privacy management compliant with applicable legislation and regulations (e.g. the GDPR) under alignment with the central privacy organisation and fellow LPOs. You will be the local consultant supporting, advising and monitoring researchers with regard to the privacy and ethical aspects of our behavioural research work with healthy volunteers and vulnerable groups (e.g. patients, minors). In connection therewith, you will compose related documentation and agreements (e.g. for joint controller data processing, data sharing and/or data exchange).

In both roles you will initiate, formulate and monitor BSI policy and regulations by keeping up with current developments and ensure compliance with European and national regulations as well as institutional (legal) frameworks. In addition, you will play an active role in increasing awareness and knowledge among our members through training and education.

You will become a member of a well-coordinated management team that supports research at BSI. You will be expected to actively collaborate with your colleagues at the BSI, faculty and university levels. You will facilitate connection and collaboration between our researchers, with external research partners, and with other research institutes and organisational units within Radboud University.

3. Profile

• You have a high level of professional and intellectual ability (preferably a Master’s degree or equivalent experience with a background in (social) science or some other relevant field).
• Preferably, you have in-depth knowledge of the rationale behind and possibilities of legal agreements and/or privacy law and regulations, or more specifically, their tailored application in collaborative research with human subjects.
• You have strong analytical skills and enjoy complex matters that require flexibility and creativity in bringing different viewpoints together.
• You are self-critical and eager to learn and develop your knowledge and skills through self-education and/or coursework.
• You think and act pro-actively and have a hands-on mentality and solution-oriented approach. You have a positive, confident and motivating communication style, an excellent command of Dutch, and good command of the English language.  

4. We are

The Behavioural Science Institute (BSI) is an interdisciplinary research institute where fundamental, applied and translational research takes place with the aim of understanding important societal issues and contributing to their solutions. BSI is one of the three research institutes of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Radboud University. Our researchers collaborate across the boundaries of psychology, communication science and pedagogical and educational science. Our mission for the coming years is to join forces in interdisciplinary research on the theme ’Empowering the Young’. We study the challenges that young people face in our current society and contribute to their empowerment.

BSI performs high-quality research with scientific and societal impact. To foster this, the institute provides excellent research facilities and has strong collaborations with non-academic partners. Moreover, BSI is known for its successful graduate school and strong dedication to open science and team science. We stand for a warm, inclusive and cooperative research environment in which our staff are well-supported in a work culture that promotes collaboration and respect.

5. We offer

• We will give you a temporary employment contract of one year with the prospect of an indefinite contract, if performance is good and business conditions remain unchanged.
• Your salary within salary scale 11 depends on your previous education and number of years of (relevant) work experience. The amounts in the scale are based on a 38-hour working week.
• You will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8,3% end-of-year bonus. 
• There may be an opportunity for Dual Career Coaching. The Dual Career Coaching assists your partner via support, tools, and resources to improve their chances of independently finding employment in the Netherlands. 
• You will receive extra days off. With full-time employment, you can choose between 30 or 41 days of annual leave instead of the statutory 20. 

6. Practical information and applying

You can apply only via the button below. Address your letter of application to Sander Berends. In the application form, you will find which documents you need to include with your application. We look forward to receiving your application.

Interviews will take place in the second half of February 2026. You will preferably start your employment on April 1, 2026.

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