The Department of Law of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance of the University of Luxembourg is looking for a PhD candidate to conduct research in the context of the Doctoral Training Unit on DIgitaLisation Law And INnovation (DILLAN).
Your Role…
The doctoral researcher will be working under the supervision of Professor Mark Cole with the aim of studying towards a PhD in Law. The doctoral researcher’s main task will be to prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of regulation of machine learning technologies and specifically possibilities and limitations of an EU framework in this context. The thesis work will be undertaken at the University of Luxembourg but can also be jointly-supervised with another university. The doctoral candidate will publish research results and present them at conferences, workshops, etc. S/he shall contribute to the teaching of classes ranging from one to three hours per week, of small group teachings and tutorials.
The doctoral researcher will benefit from being part of large research group comprising several PhDs and Postdoctoral Researchers working on related topics of digitalization. Being part of the project will allow the doctoral researcher to enhance his/her knowledge-base and experience; working on the various aspects of the project will not only strengthen his/her academic profile, but also give him/her access to (and the chance to critically engage with) some of the most renowned experts in the field.
Qualifications…
We are looking for a candidate with demonstrated interest in academic research. In particular, the following requirements apply:
- A Master’s Degree in Law.
- The PhD candidate should have a strong interest in interdisciplinary research, especially with computer scientists.
- Have the linguistic skills to evolve in a multilingual environment: Fluency in English and a good knowledge of French as working languages, an additional language is an asset.
- Excellent communication and team working skills are required.
In Short…
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month (extendable up to 48 months if required)
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Employee and student status
- Location: Kirchberg
- Job Reference: UOL05123
The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 38.028,96 (full time)
In particular, we offer:
- An exciting international and multilingual research environment
- Personal workspace (full-time contract requires the doctoral candidate to work at the University premises)
- Travel opportunities for training and learning
- The University is an equal opportunity employer
How to apply…
Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system and include:
- A Completed online application form.
- A detailed curriculum vitae with list of publications and copies thereof, if applicable.
- A transcript of concluded university studies (to the extent possible, please include official details of class rank).
- The name, current position and relationship to the applicant, of one referee.
- A research proposal linked to the topic(s) advertised (2000 words-long, containing an explanation of the topic, its scientific background and why the applicant considers it to be important; a research question and the specific aim of the research proposal; methodology; timeline for completion, and a short bibliography);
- Two letters of recommendation by professors familiar with the applicant’s academic legal training commenting on the applicant’s ability to conduct academic research;
- Proof of language proficiency in one of the three languages of PhD possible: English, French or German if those languages are not the mother tongue of the applicant.
For more information concerning this position, please contact Prof. Mark Cole, email: mark.cole@uni.lu
To ensure full consideration, candidates should apply by 15/09/2022.
The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.
About us…
The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.
The Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance offers three Bachelor programmes, four Master programmes of Management and Economics and six Masters of Laws (LL.M.), as well as several continuing education courses. It also includes the Doctoral School in Law and the Doctoral School in Economics and Finance. Around 2,500 students from 90 different nationalities are enrolled at the Faculty. Academic staff from 18 different nationalities teach at the Faculty, supported by practitioners from the field, visiting scholars and guest professors. Rooted in Luxembourg but with a European and international outlook, the Faculty counts three departments:
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- Department of Economics and Management (DEM)
- Department of Finance
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