PhD position: Governance and Legal History of Water Quality

Are you eager to investigate how centuries-old governance practices might reshape our understanding of contemporary water management? Tilburg Law School is seeking an ambitious PhD candidate to examine what today’s governance of water quality can learn from early modern cities. By tracing how civic communities once organised and enforced measures to protect water resources, the project connects historical practices to contemporary policy challenges. In this role, you will conduct archival research, engage with experts in contemporary governance, and contribute actively to academic debates. Tilburg Law School offers a four-year PhD position in the field of governance and legal history of water quality within the Department of Public Law and Governance.

Deadline for application: 27 February 2026